Sonam Wangchuk Transferred to Medanta Hospital Under Tight Security
GURUGRAM — Renowned climate activist and innovator Sonam Wangchuk has been successfully moved to Medanta Hospital. The critical transfer from Delhi’s state-run Safdarjung Hospital took place late Tuesday evening. This shifting occurred immediately after the Delhi High Court granted approval to move him to a private medical facility of his choice.
High Court Intervenes Amid Health Concerns
To address these health concerns, a division bench comprising Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia quickly authorized the urgent request. This happened because Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali Angmo, legally filed a plea expressing deep dissatisfaction with his previous confinement. Notably, the activist had already entered the 24th day of his continuous hunger strike to support ongoing national student protests. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Fortunately, the central government informed the judiciary that it held no objections to this shifting. Consequently, the court held that Wangchuk is entitled to medical care under fundamental constitutional rights. Therefore, security teams brought him to the Gurugram facility under a heavy police escort and immediately admitted him directly to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
BJP Union Ministers Visit Medanta
Hours after his arrival, the political landscape shifted rapidly as the ruling government initiated direct contact. Top BJP leaders, including Union Health Minister JP Nadda and Union Minister Jitendra Singh, visited the hospital. The ministers held a brief meeting with the ailing activist inside his room.
They actively reviewed his current medical parameters with the assigned team of expert doctors. Furthermore, the ministers noted the specific concerns raised by Wangchuk and his core supporters regarding student welfare. Meanwhile, security outside Medanta has been strictly enhanced by local police forces to manage gathering crowds.
Continuous Medical Supervision Enforced
A specialized team of doctors, led by internal medicine specialist Dr. Sushila Kataria, is now monitoring his vital signs. Medical bulletins revealed that his parameters are stable, although certain deficiencies like low potassium persist from the prolonged fast.
The High Court directed that all necessary medical records must be integrated seamlessly between the hospitals. Additionally, the court ruled that his wife can visit him freely without arbitrary state restrictions. Activists nationwide are watching closely to see if this high-level political meeting will finally lead to a resolution of the hunger strike. [1, 2, 3]
