Chaos broke out at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Saturday after Delhi Police removed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from the protest site and shifted him to Safdarjung Hospital, just as his indefinite hunger strike was set to enter its 21st day.

Following the move, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke declared that the protest would continue. He also announced that he would begin his own indefinite hunger strike and said the planned march to Parliament on July 20 would go ahead.

CJP Says Protest Will Continue

Addressing supporters after Wangchuk's removal, Dipke said the movement would not end because of the police action. "If they think that taking Sonam Sir away will end this movement, they are mistaken. We will remain here and will march to Parliament on July 20."

He also said the group's demands had expanded following Wangchuk's removal. "Until now, we were demanding Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, but after this despicable act, we will now demand the resignation of Narendra Modi."

Dipke further announced that he was beginning an indefinite hunger strike. "I am commencing my indefinite hunger strike starting today. I appeal to everyone: do not back down; this movement will only grow larger. They have made a grave mistake... I urge everyone to come to Jantar Mantar; our movement will continue from here, and we will proceed with our march scheduled for July 20."

Protest Began Over NEET Paper Leak Allegations

The demonstration at Jantar Mantar began nearly a month ago. The CJP launched the protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination, including the paper leak controversy.

Sonam Wangchuk joined the protest on June 28 and began an indefinite hunger strike in support of the students.

Delhi Police Shift Wangchuk to Hospital

Delhi Police removed Wangchuk from the protest site and admitted him to Safdarjung Hospital, citing his deteriorating health and directions from the Delhi High Court. Deputy Commissioner of Police Sachin Sharma said the action followed medical advice.

"In accordance with the Honorable High Court's order and considering his health condition and expert medical advice, Mr Sonam Wangchuk has been shifted from here to a government hospital for treatment; there has been absolutely no lathi-charge or anything of that sort."

Police denied allegations that officers used force or carried out a lathi-charge during the operation.

Wangchuk's Wife Seeks Consent Before Treatment

After Wangchuk was admitted to the hospital, his wife issued a statement requesting that doctors obtain consent before giving him any treatment.

"I am at Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi, where Wangchuk has been admitted. Nothing should be administered to him orally or intravenously without taking consent from me, his family, and his doctors, who have been monitoring his health for the past 20 days."

Hospital Says Wangchuk Is Weak and Dehydrated

Safdarjung Hospital later confirmed that Wangchuk had been admitted for medical care. Doctors said he was suffering from weakness caused by prolonged fasting and dehydration.

Medical reports released on Friday showed his condition had continued to decline after 20 days without food. Doctors recorded his weight at 56.55 kg after he lost another 350 grams in 24 hours.

His blood pressure measured 108/68 mm Hg, blood sugar was between 70 and 80 mg/dL, pulse rate was 72 beats per minute, and oxygen saturation stood at 96 percent. Doctors said he remained mentally alert despite showing signs of mild dehydration. They also warned that prolonged fasting had entered a more dangerous phase.

"It is the 20th day of the hunger strike. As of 9:30 am on 17 July 2026, the key health parameters are as follows. The person's weight is 56.55 kg, a reduction of 350 grams over the last 24 hours. Blood pressure is 108/68, blood sugar is 70 mg/dL, and the pulse rate is 72 per minute. Hydration is fair, with mild dehydration observed... As explained earlier, when the body does not receive glucose, protein, or carbohydrates, changes occur. The initial stage involved fat loss, followed by muscle loss and the formation of ketone bodies in urine. Now, at this third stage, organ involvement is possible. The medical team is maintaining 24-hour vigilance and continuous monitoring.”

Wangchuk Refuses to End Hunger Strike

Before being taken to hospital, Wangchuk made it clear that he would not end his hunger strike without a response from the government. He said ending the protest without any action would send the wrong message. Addressing supporters on Friday, he also urged people to participate in the planned Parliament march on July 20.

"I am weak from the outside but very strong inside. I am sure all of you are strong from the inside, and outside too. We need this energy for July 20, when we will take out a peaceful march to Parliament. We will go together and present our plea in the temple of democracy."

The protest continues to focus on demands for accountability over the alleged NEET paper leak and examination irregularities, with organisers insisting that the movement will continue despite Wangchuk's hospitalisation.