‘Your objective has been fulfilled, now end the fast’: Mahua Moitra’s appeal on Sonam Wangchuk’s deteriorating health, protest intensifies at Jantar Mantar ‘Your objective has been fulfilled, now end the fast’: Mahua Moitra’s appeal on Sonam Wangchuk’s deteriorating health, protest intensifies at Jantar Mantar

The movement of famous environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on fast unto death and on hunger strike for the last 17 days at the historic Jantar Mantar of the capital Delhi, has taken a new turn. Amidst deteriorating health and decreasing weight, Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra has publicly urged Sonam Wangchuk to end her fast. Mahua Moitra said through social media platform

17 days hunger strike and rapidly deteriorating health

This protest, which is being led by Sonam Wangchuk and under the banner of Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), has completed 24 days. CJP founder Abhijeet Deepke and other organizers have informed that Wangchuk’s weight has decreased by 8.2 kg during these 17 days of hunger strike. According to the health bulletin, his blood glucose level has dropped to 67 mg per deciliter and blood pressure has been recorded at 107/70 mmHg. The organizers have seriously accused the central government of ignoring the protesters and not communicating despite the serious health risks.

Sharp questions raised on government’s stance and comparison with Anna Hazare movement

The agitators have termed the government’s attitude as unfortunate and have appealed not to make it a battle of ego. This entire incident is also being compared with the historic fast of Anna Hazare in 2011, which had created a stir in the political circles. CJP has urged the Central Government to come forward to protect the rights of environmentalists and students who have brought glory to the country like Sonam Wangchuk and initiate talks without any delay.

Preparation for Parliament march on 20th July and support of opposition

Sonam Wangchuk has refused to call off her fast unless the government takes concrete steps on her demands. On July 20, on the first day of the monsoon session of Parliament, a proposed march will be taken out from Jantar Mantar to Parliament, in which there is a strong possibility of participation of senior leaders of many major opposition parties. There has been a lot of excitement regarding this movement at the administrative and political level.