Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has entered the 20th day [6] of an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.
The activist's declining health raises urgent concerns about his survival as he refuses to end the fast before a scheduled march on July 20 [7].
Medical professionals said that the prolonged fast could lead to organ involvement [2, 3]. This risk follows the formation of ketone bodies in the activist's urine [5].
Recent health metrics indicate a continuing decline in physical condition. Wangchuk's current weight is 56.55 kg [1], reflecting a loss of 350 grams [1] within the last 24 hours.
Other vital signs recorded during the 20th day of the strike include a blood pressure of 108/68 mmHg [1], a blood sugar level of 80 mg/dL [1], and a pulse rate of 72 beats per minute [1].
Wangchuk is protesting at the CJP protest site in Delhi [1, 4]. He said he will remain alive until the planned march on July 20 [5].
“Doctors warn of possible organ involvement as activist loses more weight”
The transition of a hunger strike into the third week typically marks a critical physiological threshold where the body shifts from burning fat to breaking down muscle and organ tissue. The presence of ketone bodies and steady weight loss suggests that Wangchuk is entering a high-risk phase where medical intervention may become necessary to prevent permanent systemic failure.
