Actress Zeenat Aman said the government should open a dialogue with activist Sonam Wangchuk as his hunger strike entered its 17th day [1].
The appeal highlights growing public concern over the physical well-being of the activist and the lack of official response to his demands. Because Wangchuk's health is reportedly deteriorating, the situation has shifted from a political standoff to an urgent humanitarian concern.
Wangchuk is conducting an indefinite hunger strike [1] at Jantar Mantar in Delhi [2]. The protest has now lasted 17 days [1], during which time observers have noted a decline in the activist's health. Aman's appeal focuses on the peaceful nature of the protest, and the necessity of a diplomatic resolution to prevent further medical complications [2].
The actress said the government should engage in meaningful conversation to address the grievances driving the strike. By leveraging her public platform, Aman aims to bring national attention to the conditions at Jantar Mantar and the deteriorating state of Wangchuk's health [2].
While the government has not yet formally responded to the appeal, the involvement of high-profile figures like Aman adds pressure to the administration to avoid a medical crisis. The strike continues as an indefinite action, with supporters monitoring the activist's vital signs closely [1].
“Zeenat Aman called on the government to open a dialogue with activist Sonam Wangchuk”
The involvement of celebrity advocates like Zeenat Aman signals a broadening of the protest's reach beyond regional activism into the national cultural consciousness. By framing the issue around the activist's deteriorating health, supporters are attempting to shift the government's calculus from a political disagreement to a risk-management scenario where a medical emergency could trigger widespread public unrest.
