Sonam Loses Over 7 kg on 11th Day of Hunger Strike at Jantar Mantar

Educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's condition deteriorated further on Wednesday as doctors examining him reported a loss of over 7 kilograms in his weight on the 11th day of his indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar. 

The Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest at the protest site demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and government accountability over alleged examination irregularities entered its 19th day.

According to a health



bulletin issued on Wednesday morning, Wangchuk's weight has dropped to 59.40 kilograms, taking his total weight loss since the start of the hunger strike to more than 7 kilograms. 

His blood pressure was recorded at 103/68 mm Hg in the sitting position and 111/73 mm Hg while lying down. 

His heart rate was 74 beats per minute, blood glucose level 75 mg/dL and oxygen saturation was 98 per cent. The bulletin said his hydration was fair and that he remained mentally alert.