Sonam Wangchuk Wife Moves Delhi HC To Shift Him To Private Hospital

The legal battle surrounding the health and detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has reached the Delhi High Court. His wife, Gitanjali Agmo, has officially moved the court seeking an urgent intervention to shift her husband from the state-run Safdarjung Hospital to a private medical facility. This development comes as Sonam Wangchuk continues his hunger strike, which has now entered its 22nd day. Gitanjali Agmo has expressed a profound lack of trust in the administration and medical reporting of Safdarjung Hospital, where Wangchuk was admitted on July 18.

Allegations of Lack of Transparency

In her petition to the Delhi High Court, Gitanjali Agmo has requested an immediate hearing, emphasizing the urgency of the situation, while she stated that she doesn't have confidence in the treatment or the information being provided by Safdarjung Hospital. According to her, the hospital authorities might be providing misleading information regarding Wangchuk's blood test results. She further alleged that her husband is being held in illegal custody under the guise of medical care. The petition highlights the family's concern that the activist isn't receiving the transparent medical attention he requires during such a critical phase of his protest.

Health Status and Medical Bulletin

Safdarjung Hospital recently released a health bulletin regarding Sonam Wangchuk's condition. The medical report states that while his condition is currently stable, he requires constant and strict monitoring. The doctors noted significant changes in his blood parameters, which is a direct consequence of his prolonged fasting. Wangchuk had been on a continuous hunger strike for 20 days before his condition began to deteriorate Importantly. Saturday marked the 21st day of his fast, and today is the 22nd day. The medical team has stressed that his health is under threat due to the long duration of the strike, necessitating specialized observation.

Political Reactions and Security Concerns

Saurabh Bharadwaj has also weighed in on the situation, sharing updates provided by Gitanjali Agmo, while bharadwaj pointed out that the activist's wife is unwilling to trust the central government-run Safdarjung Hospital. He echoed her concerns that the hospital might be misrepresenting the blood test data, while On top of that, Bharadwaj revealed that there is a heavy security presence at the hospital, with approximately 30 police personnel deployed to guard Wangchuk. Gitanjali has alleged that the claims regarding his poor health are being used as a pretext to keep him detained and prevent him from participating in the scheduled march from Jantar Mantar to Parliament on July 20.

Call for Peaceful Protest

In light of these serious allegations against the central government and the hospital administration, Saurabh Bharadwaj has issued an appeal to the public, while he described the situation as grave and urged people to gather peacefully at Jantar Mantar. The call is for supporters to assemble at 9 AM on July 20 to show solidarity. The primary objective of the march is to move from Jantar Mantar toward the Parliament, a move that the activist's family believes the authorities are trying to thwart by keeping Wangchuk confined in the hospital under heavy police watch.