‘I’m sorry but I’m unable to speak’: hero of India’s Cockroach party weakens on 19th day of hunger strike
On day 18, Sonam Wangchuk said, “I’m sorry, but I’m unable to speak,” reporting extreme weakness during his hunger strike.
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“‘I’m sorry but I’m unable to speak’: hero of India’s Cockroach party weakens on 19th day of hunger strike”
‘I’m sorry but I’m unable to speak’: hero of India’s Cockroach party weakens on 19th day of hunger strike
Key points
- On night day 18, Sonam Wangchuk says, “I’m sorry, but I’m unable to speak.”
- Doctors report near 9kg weight loss, with severe starvation causing extreme weakness and electrolyte imbalance.
- On Thursday day 19, an Indian court ordered authorities to monitor Wangchuk’s health closely.
- Since 28 June, Wangchuk has staged an indefinite hunger strike for Cockroach Janta party education reforms.
- Since 6 June, CJP has camped at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, amid temperatures above 37 degrees.
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On day 18, Sonam Wangchuk said, “I’m sorry, but I’m unable to speak,” reporting extreme weakness during his hunger strike.