Sonam Wangchuk Shifted to Medanta After Delhi High Court Order; Continues Hunger Strike Over Students’ Protest

New Delhi, July 2026 : Educator, innovator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram on Tuesday evening after the Delhi High Court directed that he be moved from Safdarjung Hospital to the medical facility of his choice. Wangchuk, who has been on a hunger strike for the past 24 days, will continue his treatment under a team of doctors at Medanta while maintaining his fast.

The transfer was carried out in compliance with the Delhi High Court’s order issued earlier in the day. A medical bulletin released by VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital confirmed that Wangchuk was discharged at 6:40 p.m. and formally handed over to the medical team from Medanta for further treatment.

According to the hospital, Wangchuk’s vital parameters were stable at the time of discharge. However, doctors noted that he continued to suffer from pancytopenia, a serious medical condition in which the bone marrow fails to produce adequate numbers of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. The bulletin also reported that his serum potassium level stood at 3.4 mEq/L, indicating the need for continued medical monitoring.

Hospital authorities said that all relevant medical records, diagnostic reports and treatment documents had been transferred to the Medanta team to ensure uninterrupted continuity of care.

Earlier in the day, a Division Bench of the Delhi High Court comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia directed that Wangchuk be shifted to Medanta Hospital. The court ordered that he be treated by doctors at the private hospital and instructed Safdarjung Hospital to immediately share all medical records with the new medical team.

The Bench arrived at the decision after reviewing Wangchuk’s medical reports and consulting doctors from AIIMS, Safdarjung Hospital and his personal medical team. The court observed that there was broad consensus among the specialists that Wangchuk’s health required continuous observation and specialised care.

While permitting the transfer, the High Court also directed that a dedicated panel of doctors be constituted by the Director of Medanta to oversee his treatment.

Soon after the court’s decision, Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali J. Angmo, said that despite the change in hospital, the activist had decided to continue his hunger strike. She stated that his decision was prompted by the police action against students during the recent ‘Sansad Chalo’ protest in the national capital.

According to Angmo, Wangchuk believes the students were subjected to excessive force, including lathi-charge and tear gas, while peacefully protesting. She said he had extended his fast in solidarity with the students and would continue the agitation until Parliament takes cognisance of their demands and addresses the issues they have raised.

She maintained that Wangchuk’s protest now symbolises support for students seeking accountability and justice, adding that he remains committed to continuing his peaceful movement despite his prolonged fast and ongoing health concerns.

The transfer to Medanta marks a new phase in Wangchuk’s medical care, but his decision to continue the hunger strike indicates that his protest remains firmly linked to the broader campaign over the treatment of student demonstrators and their demands for action.