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Police Hospitalize Sonam Wangchuk, Activists Plan Parliament March

7/18/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Police escorted hunger-striking activist Sonam Wangchuk to a hospital on July 18 after a High Court order citing his weight loss and dehydration.
Police moved him from Jantar Mantar to the hospital, while supporters allege force and activist detentions during the removal.
The movement plans a march to Parliament on July 20, while Abhijeet Dipke began a hunger strike demanding the resignations of Dharmendra Pradhan and Narendra Modi.

History

Historical Context

In 1930 Mahatma Gandhi undertook a 21-day fast-unto-death to protest the British salt tax, a tactic that followed his 24-day Dandi Salt March and inspired leaders like Sarojini Naidu to continue non-violent resistance at Dharasana. That precedent of fasting as political pressure underlies today’s hunger strikes by Sonam Wangchuk and Abhijeet Dipke demanding action from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Story summary

Police escorted hunger-striking activist Sonam Wangchuk to a hospital on July 18 after a High Court order citing his weight loss and dehydration.
Police moved him from Jantar Mantar to the hospital, while supporters allege force and activist detentions during the removal.
The movement plans a march to Parliament on July 20, while Abhijeet Dipke began a hunger strike demanding the resignations of Dharmendra Pradhan and Narendra Modi.

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