Abhijeet Dipke Launches Indefinite Hunger Strike After Sonam Wangchuk Is Hospitalised

New Delhi: The movement has taken a new turn after climate activist and academic Sonam Wangchuk was admitted to hospital after her health deteriorated on the 21st day of her indefinite hunger strike. Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijit Dipke himself announced to start an indefinite hunger strike from Saturday. The organisation clearly said that the 'Chalo Sansad' march proposed on July 20 will be taken out as per the schedule. Meanwhile, different claims have come to light from Delhi Police and protesters regarding taking Wangchuk to the hospital.

Why did Abhijeet Dipke announce to start the fast?

CJP informed on social media platform The organisation says that the movement will continue as before and a peaceful march will be taken out to Parliament on July 20. The protesters are demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and fixing of accountability for alleged examination irregularities.

Why did the controversy arise when Wangchuk was taken to the hospital?

Different claims have been made regarding Wangchuk being taken from Jantar Mantar to Safdarjung Hospital. CJP alleges that the protesters were lathicharged and Wangchuk was forcibly removed from there. Delhi Police denied these allegations and said that following the instructions of Delhi High Court and advice of doctors, in view of his deteriorating health condition, he was taken to the hospital for necessary medical facilities. Police say that during this period there was some minor commotion, but the entire action was completed with restraint.

What allegations did Abhijeet Dipke make against the police?

Abhijit Dipke claimed that he was beaten and detained by the police. However, Delhi Police rejected this allegation. Dipke and his supporters have been protesting for the last several days over alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG exam and the paper leak issue. There is a dispute regarding the entire incident between the claims of the police and the protesters.

What did the doctors say about Sonam Wangchuk's health?

In the medical update issued by Safdarjung Hospital, it was said that Sonam Wangchuk has become very weak due to prolonged fasting and dehydration. At present his condition is stable, but he needs constant monitoring and treatment so that the vital parameters of the body can be normalised. The hospital administration said that specialist doctors are constantly monitoring his health condition.

What appeal did the wife make regarding treatment?

Sonam Wangchuk's wife Gitanjali J. Angmo appealed on social media that Wangchuk should not be given any oral or intravenous medicine without the permission of the family and the medical team that has been monitoring him for the last 20 days. He said that he himself is present in the hospital and every decision related to treatment should be taken only with the consent of the family. On the other hand, Delhi Police has appealed to the protesters present at Jantar Mantar to vacate the site peacefully. CJP has reiterated that the 'Chalo Sansad' march of July 20 will be organised peacefully.