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'Losing consciousness': AISA activists' health worsens on Day 20 of hunger strike at Jantar Mantar

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  1. Three AISA activists on an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar have deteriorating health on Day 20.

  2. Doctors advised immediate hospitalisation for activist Neha due to severe hypoglycaemia; her blood sugar fell to critically low levels.

  3. Activist Aameen developed very high uric acid levels and lost nearly 14% of body weight.

  4. Activist Manish lost over 10 kg and has been on the verge of losing consciousness, requiring constant support.

  5. Political figures including Congress leader Pawan Khera, NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule, and others visited the protest site to express solidarity; activists demand action on exam irregularities and resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.