SRINAGAR: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was taken to hospital by police personnel on Saturday after his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar entered its 21st day, amid growing concerns over his deteriorating health.
Wangchuk has been leading the protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG examination.
A day earlier, Wangchuk said he had lost nearly 20 per cent of his body weight during the fast but remained determined to continue the agitation despite his worsening condition.
The protest has drawn increasing attention from opposition leaders, who have urged the Centre to engage in dialogue with the demonstrators.
On Friday, Congress leader Pawan Khera, NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule and several other opposition leaders visited the protest site and appealed to the government to hold talks with the protesters.
A day earlier, AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal, Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav and farmer leader Rakesh Tikait also met Wangchuk and extended their support to the ongoing movement.
The protest at Jantar Mantar continues over alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG examination, with the protesters demanding accountability and reforms in the examination system.
