INDIA-bloc MPs sitting outside the Medanta Hospital in Gurugram on July 22, 2026. Photo: Ashok Kumar
Haryana Police on Wednesday (July 22, 2026) stopped a 15-member MP delegation from the INDIA bloc, outside the Medanta Hospital, Gurugram as they reached there to meet activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike.
After a back-and-forth with the police, the delegation handed over their letter to Mr. Wangchuk’s wife Gitanjali Angmo, and then left for Delhi.
“We were here to request Mr. Wangchuk to break his fast, while he continues his agitation, but we were not allowed to meet him. This is another example of the dictatorship we are living under. Even though Court told him that he has not been detained, the police force that is outside the hospital tells another story,” said Aam Aadmi Party’s Sanjay Singh
“I have handed Ms. Gitanjali the letter on behalf of our delegation. I hope he is discharged soon and rejoins the agitation at Jantar Mantar,” he added.
“Sonam had decided to break his fast following the receipt of this letter from the MPs, but he is still awaiting assurance from the government that the protesters gathered at Jantar Mantar won’t face any legal action. Only after he gets that assurance from the government, will he break his fast,” said Ms. Angmo.
The Haryana Police said as per hospital authorities only those with blood relation to Mr. Wangchuk are allowed.
Following this, the MPs proceeded to sit outside the hospital gate, as they continued to argue with the police.
Mr. Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike since June 28 after joining the Cockroach Janta Party-led agitation demanding accountability over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, reforms in the education system and the resignation of Mr. Pradhan.
He is currently admitted to the Medanta Hospital after being shifted from the Safdarjung Hospital following a Delhi High Court order.
Earlier in the day, Mr. Wangchuk said he would end his indefinite hunger strike if the Centre gives an unequivocal assurance that no punitive or retaliatory action would be taken against students and youth who participated in the protest against alleged examination irregularities.
(With PTI inputs)
Published – July 22, 2026 07:20 pm IST
