Daijiworld Media Network – New Delhi
New Delhi, Jul 19: Activist Sonam Wangchuk is undergoing required medical intervention at Safdarjung Hospital in New Delhi, where a multidisciplinary team of specialists is closely monitoring his condition. Although his vital signs are stable, his blood parameters remain marginally altered due to the physiological stress and systemic effects of prolonged fasting, the hospital said on Sunday.
The update comes a day after the hospital stated that Wangchuk had refused intravenous fluids, oral rehydration solution and all medications despite repeated counselling by the treating team and an independent expert from AIIMS. The hospital had also said his family was yet to provide consent for the recommended medical intervention.
Wangchuk was taken to Safdarjung Hospital by the Delhi Police on Saturday, the 21st day of his hunger strike. He has been on an indefinite fast since June 28 in support of the CJP-led protest over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination and the reported deaths of students linked to the controversy.
In a health bulletin, the hospital said, "Sonam Wangchuk is being given the required medical intervention at VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital. His vital parameters are stable at present; however, his blood parameters remain marginally altered, and considering the physiological stress and systemic effects of prolonged fasting, he requires continuous medical care under the close observation of a multidisciplinary team of experts."
"The treating teams of doctors from VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital and AIIMS, New Delhi, are of the considered opinion that sustained medical intervention and round-the-clock clinical monitoring are essential to promptly detect and manage any potential complications that may arise despite his currently stable condition," the hospital said.
"Accordingly, all necessary medical care is being provided, and his clinical status, including his blood parameters, is being continuously monitored," it added.
Wangchuk and three activists from the All India Students' Association (AISA) have been on an indefinite hunger strike since June 28 in support of the CJP-led protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET irregularities and the reported deaths of students linked to the controversy.