The Sonam Wangchuk hospital case has taken a fresh turn after his wife approached an Indian court, seeking permission to shift him from a government hospital to a private facility. She alleged that he was being held in what she called “illegal detention.”
Gitanjali Angmo, Wangchuk’s wife, made the plea a day after he was moved to the state-run Safdarjung Hospital against his wishes by security personnel. She shared her concerns publicly on the social media platform X on Sunday.
Table of Contents
- Wife’s Plea in Court
- Hospital’s Response on Wangchuk’s Health
- Why Wangchuk Was Fasting
- Police Presence Raises Concerns
- Delhi High Court’s Earlier Intervention
- What Happens Next
Wife’s Plea in Court
According to Angmo, repeated requests to discharge Wangchuk or shift him to a private hospital of the family’s choice have been refused. As a result, she has now sought judicial intervention.
She wrote on X that despite multiple attempts, the hospital did not allow the transfer. This has added a new legal dimension to the ongoing Sonam Wangchuk hospital case, which has already drawn national attention.
Hospital’s Response on Wangchuk’s Health
Safdarjung Hospital said on Sunday that Wangchuk’s vital parameters remained stable. However, officials also noted that his blood parameters were “marginally altered.”
Doctors stated that he required:
- Sustained medical intervention
- Round-the-clock monitoring
Phone calls made to the hospital and its director’s office, however, went unanswered, leaving several questions unaddressed.
Why Wangchuk Was Fasting
Wangchuk, 59, had been on a fast since June 28. He undertook the fast in solidarity with India’s Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a group formed by young Indians.
The CJP has been demanding the resignation of federal Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The party holds him responsible for exam paper leaks in May that affected millions of students across the country. As the fast continued, the Sonam Wangchuk hospital case gradually became a symbol of the wider protest movement.
Notably, the campaign has grown into a rare and significant public challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. It has also gathered wide support from citizens nationwide.
Police Presence Raises Concerns
Angmo further alleged that heavy police deployment at the hospital has restricted the family’s movement. She said around 30 police personnel were stationed on their floor alone, with over 100 present across the hospital premises.
Meanwhile, the Delhi Police, which functions under India’s federal home ministry, did not immediately respond to phone calls or emails seeking comment on the matter.
On Friday, Wangchuk had reportedly told government doctors that he did not wish to be moved to a hospital. By Saturday, hospital authorities said he was refusing treatment altogether.
Delhi High Court’s Earlier Intervention
This is not the first time courts have weighed in on the situation. On Thursday, the Delhi High Court had already directed authorities to closely monitor Wangchuk’s health.
The court’s order came in response to a petition requesting authorities to force-feed him, given his weakening condition. Readers can find more details on the Delhi High Court official website.
For official medical updates, readers may also refer to the Safdarjung Hospital official website.
What Happens Next
The CJP has announced plans to march to Parliament on Monday. This coincides with the first day of Parliament’s latest session, as the party continues to press its core demands.
The court’s decision on the transfer request and the planned Parliament march are expected to shape the next phase of the Sonam Wangchuk hospital case.
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Conclusion
The Sonam Wangchuk hospital case highlights growing tensions between the activist’s family, hospital authorities, and law enforcement. With his wife now seeking court intervention, the situation remains fluid.
As Parliament’s session begins and the CJP’s planned march approaches, all eyes will remain on both the courtroom and the hospital corridors in the days ahead.
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