Sonam Wangchuk health update: Vital signs stable, activist refuses IV fluids, says Safdarjung Hospital

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuks vital parameters remain stable but he continues to refuse intravenous IV fluids and glucose despite repeated medical advice Safdarjung Hospital said in a health bulletin issued on TuesdayThe hospital said Wangchuk is receiving treatment at Vardhman Mahavir Medical College VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital under the close supervision of a multidisciplinary team of experts from VMMC Safdarjung Hospital and AIIMS New Delhi reported PTIBlood sugar remains low doctors continue close monitoringAccording to the 9 am medical bulletin Wangchuks vital signs are stable but several laboratory parameters continue to require close observationAt present Shri Wangchuks vital parameters remain stable However his blood sugar levels continue to remain on the lower side His serum potassium level as analysed from a sample collected last night stands at 32 mEqL and he continues to have persistent pancytopenia characterised by anaemia and low leukocyte counts These clinical and laboratory parameters warrant continued close monitoring through serial investigations the bulletin said PTI reportedRefuses IV fluids despite medical adviceThe hospital said Wangchuk is currently receiving oral rehydration solution ORS and oral potassium supplementation but continues to decline intravenous fluids and glucoseHe is currently receiving oral rehydration therapy ORS and oral potassium supplementation However he continues to decline intravenous fluids and glucose administration despite repeated medical advice the hospital saidDoctors added that his mildtomoderate dehydration persistent laboratory abnormalities and the physiological stress caused by prolonged fasting make continuous medical supervision essentialAll necessary medical care is being provided and his clinical condition remains under close and continuous assessment Further management will be guided by his clinical progress and serial laboratory investigations the bulletin addedWangchuk extends hunger strikeOn Monday Wangchuk announced that he would continue his indefinite hunger strike stating that the police action against protesters during the Cockroach Janta Partys CJP Sansad Chalo march had prompted him to extend the fastIn a handwritten statement issued from the hospital he saidSeeing the brutality with which peacefully protesting youth are being dealt with I have decided to continue my fast until the youth leaders are allowed to meet the parliamentarians at Parliament House or I am allowed to meet them here at the hospitalHe also expressed hope that the government would fix accountability for Union Education Minister Dharmendra PradhanAppeals for peaceful resolutionWangchuk said he was touched and moved by the peaceful conduct of protesters despite what he described as provocationI appeal to the government and the police force to resolve the issue by simply allowing the students to present their grievances before Parliament today or tomorrow I am sure the young protesters will maintain peace tomorrow as they did today he said the news agency reportedBackgroundThousands of protesters gathered near Parliament on the opening day of the Monsoon Session on Monday demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET examination irregularities Police used lathis and tear gas to disperse demonstrators attempting to march towards ParliamentWangchuk was taken to Safdarjung Hospital by Delhi Police on Saturday the 21st day of his hunger strike He has been on an indefinite fast since June 28 in support of the Cockroach Janta Party CJPled protest over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination and the reported deaths of students linked to the controversyWith PTI inputs