India moves fasting activist to hospital, police say
Indian police have forcibly hospitalized activist Sonam Wangchuk after a 20-day hunger strike linked to the Cockroach Party.
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Indian police forcibly hospitalized activist Sonam Wangchuk on the 21st day of his hunger strike. Wangchuk's wife conveyed a message that he would end the fast if education accountability issues were raised in the Parliament Monsoon Session.
At least 21 others continued the indefinite hunger strike.
Epilogue added 57d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Sonam Wangchuk was removed from the Jantar Mantar protest site and taken to a hospital on the 21st day of his hunger strike. While Wangchuk has been hospitalized, coverage indicates at least 21 others are continuing an indefinite hunger strike.
Reports from Reuters, the BBC, Al Jazeera, and others emphasize the forced nature of the hospitalization. The Boston Globe, AP, and NBC News link Wangchuk to the Cockroach Party, while Sky News describes the police action as a 'chilling crackdown.' The Congress party has accused the government of crushing a peaceful protest.
Attention now turns to the Parliament Monsoon Session, as Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali, stated he would end his fast if the issue of education accountability is raised. Coverage also notes that the Delhi High Court refused interim relief regarding the hospital transfer.
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India moves fasting activist to hospital, police say Reuters · 60d ago broke it first
Questions people are asking
How long was Sonam Wangchuk on a hunger strike?
Wangchuk had been on a hunger strike for 20 days before being taken to the hospital on day 21.
Under what conditions would Wangchuk end his fast?
According to his wife, Gitanjali, he would end the fast if the issue of education accountability is raised in the Parliament Monsoon Session.
Who else is participating in the protest?
At least 21 other individuals are continuing an indefinite hunger strike.
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