The 59-year-old engineer has been fasting since June 28 to demand the education minister's resignation over exam irregularities
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk hospitalized after court order amid hunger strike
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Indian police moved activist Sonam Wangchuk to a hospital in New Delhi on Thursday, following a court order requiring daily health monitoring. Wangchuk, 59, has been on an indefinite hunger strike since June 28 to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in medical exam procedures.
Wangchuk, an engineer known for Himalayan water conservation projects, had refused hospitalization earlier but was shifted under court directive and medical advice. He has been leading protests with a few hundred students at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar, lying on a mattress on stage. According to Reuters, Wangchuk said, 'A sensitive government in a democracy listens to the pains of the people, and I hope they will take action.'
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Wangchuk, 59, has been fasting since June 28 to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in examinations to study medicine.
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An engineer by training, Wangchuk is best known for pioneering water conservation projects in the Himalayas.
according to Malay MailA New Delhi court ordered government doctors on Thursday to monitor the activist’s health daily.
according to Malay MailWangchuk has been at the centre of CJP's protests, lying on a mattress in the middle of a stage, as supporters and visitors to the protest site mill about.
according to The Straits Times - Asia"A sensitive government in a democracy listens to the pains of the people, and I hope they will take action." Reuters
according to The Straits Times - AsiaWangchuk joined the agitation on June 28 and has remained on an indefinite hunger strike since then. (with inputs from agencies)
according to Hindustan TimesWangchuk had refused hospitalisation back then too but was taken to the hospital nonetheless for medical care.
according to Hindustan TimesWangchuk was shifted to the hospital in compliance with the directions of the Delhi High Court and following medical advice.
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