Wangchuk, 59, had been fasting since June 28 in solidarity with India’s Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which was formed by young Indians and is demanding that federal Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan step down over exam paper leaks in May that affected millions of students.
The campaign has emerged as a rare public challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government and has drawn support across India.
Wangchuk had told government doctors on Jul 17 that he did not wish to be moved to a hospital.
On Jul 18, he refused treatment, hospital authorities had said.
“With around 30 police personnel stationed on our floor and well over 100 across the hospital, our movement is severely restricted,” Angmo said on Jul 19.
The Delhi Police, which reports to India’s federal Home Ministry, did not immediately respond to a phone call and e-mail seeking comment.
On Jul 16, the Delhi High Court asked the authorities to watch Wangchuk’s health closely and intervene if needed, in response to a petition asking the authorities to force-feed him as his health weakened.
The CJP plans to march to Parliament on Jul 20, the first day of its latest session, to press its demands.
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