Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda and Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh visited activist Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram on Wednesday to enquire about his health. The ministers met Wangchuk and interacted with the medical team treating him after he was shifted from Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital following a Delhi High Court order.
Wangchuk was moved to the private hospital after the High Court allowed his transfer on a petition filed by his wife, Gitanjali Angmo. The Centre informed the court that it had no objection to the transfer, following which the judges directed Medanta to provide specialised treatment and round-the-clock medical supervision.
The activist had earlier been admitted to Safdarjung Hospital after his health deteriorated during an indefinite hunger strike linked to protests over alleged irregularities in national entrance examinations. His family sought permission to shift him to a hospital of their choice, arguing that he should receive treatment in an environment where they could participate more actively in his care.
During the hearing, the High Court noted that doctors from different medical institutions agreed Wangchuk required continuous monitoring because of the prolonged fast. It directed that all his medical records be transferred to Medanta to ensure seamless treatment and asked the hospital to constitute a dedicated team of specialists to monitor his condition.
The court also instructed Wangchuk to cooperate with doctors and follow the prescribed treatment plan. It allowed his wife unrestricted access to meet him, subject to hospital protocols, while emphasising that protecting his health and fundamental rights remained the priority.
According to officials, Nadda and Jitendra Singh reviewed Wangchuk’s medical condition with the treating doctors and assured that he would receive the necessary care. Their visit came amid growing public concern over the activist’s health after weeks of fasting.
Wangchuk’s protest has drawn support from students, civil society groups and several public figures. His hunger strike has become closely associated with demands for greater transparency and accountability in national entrance examinations, particularly following the alleged NEET paper leak controversy.
Wangchuk’s hunger strike has resonated far beyond India, with members of the Indian diaspora organising solidarity protests in New York and San Jose, California. Holding placards and raising slogans, supporters expressed concern over his health and backed his call for greater transparency and accountability in the examination system. The demonstrations reflected the growing global attention and public support for the activist’s campaign.
Doctors continue to keep Wangchuk under close observation, with his health being monitored regularly. While he remains under specialised medical care, his protest has continued to attract nationwide attention, with supporters urging authorities to address the concerns raised through his campaign.
