Scientist and activist Sonam Wangchuk said on Monday that he will continue his fast on day 23, two days after he was picked by Delhi police from the protest site at Jantar Mantar and brought to Safdarjung hospital for treatment.
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On his social media, Wangchuk shared a letter stating that he has taken the decision to continue his hunger strike due to the “brutality” with which peaceful protesters were dealt with today.
“Seeing the brutality with which peacefully protesting youth are being dealt with, I have decided to continue my fast untill the youth leaders are allowed to meet the Parliamentarians at the Sansad Bhawan or I am allowed to meet them here at the hospital,” Wangchuk wrote in a handwritten letter.
“Hopefully Govt will fix accountability of Edu minister before that,” he added.
The activist said that he was touched and moved by how the youth have held on to peace despite provocation.
“I appeal to the Govt & Police force to resolve the issue by simply allowing the students to present their grievances before the Parliament today or tomorrow. I’m sure the young protesters will show the same patience and tolerance tomorrow as they did today,” he concluded.
