Sonam Wangchuk's Wife Says No Treatment Without Family Consent as Activist Remains Hospitalised
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Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali J. Angmo, on Saturday said no medication or intravenous treatment should be administered to him without the consent of his family and doctors, a day after he was admitted to a Delhi hospital following a 20-day hunger strike.
Wife Seeks Family Consent Before Treatment
In a post on X from Safdarjung Hospital, Angmo said no oral medication or IV treatment should be given to Wangchuk without approval from her, other family members and the doctors who have been monitoring his health throughout the fast.
Shifted to Hospital After Health Deteriorated
Wangchuk was shifted from Jantar Mantar to the hospital early Saturday after his health reportedly worsened.
According to Delhi Police, the move was carried out following directions from the Delhi High Court and on the advice of medical experts. Police said protesters briefly tried to obstruct the transfer, but the operation was completed safely.
High Court Ordered Daily Health Monitoring
Earlier this week, the Delhi High Court directed authorities to conduct daily medical assessments of Wangchuk, observing that the life of every citizen is valuable and asking the Centre to ensure necessary medical care.
Hunger Strike Over NEET Row
Wangchuk has been on a hunger strike demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination.
Before being hospitalised, he had also announced a march from Jantar Mantar to Parliament on July 20, coinciding with the start of the Monsoon Session.
