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Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's vital parameters are stable, but he continues to require continuous medical care and close monitoring due to the effects of prolonged fasting, VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital said in a health update issued on Sunday morning.

According to the hospital, Wangchuk's vital signs remain stable, although his blood parameters are still "marginally altered".

"Shri Sonam Wangchuk is being given the required medical intervention at VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital. His vital parameters are stable at present; however, his blood parameters remain marginally altered, and considering the physiological stress and systemic effects of prolonged fasting, he requires continuous medical care under the close observation of a multidisciplinary team of experts," the hospital said.

Joint Medical Team Monitoring Wangchuk's Condition

The hospital said doctors from VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital and AIIMS, New Delhi are jointly monitoring Wangchuk's condition.

"The treating teams of doctors from VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital and AIIMS, New Delhi, are of the considered opinion that sustained medical intervention and round-the-clock clinical monitoring are essential to promptly detect and manage any potential complications that may arise despite his currently stable condition," the statement said.

It added that all necessary treatment is being provided and Wangchuk's clinical condition, including his blood parameters, is under continuous observation.

Wangchuk was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital after his health deteriorated during his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, where he had been protesting over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination.

Delhi Police on Saturday whisked away Sonam Wangchuk to Safdarjung Hospital on the 21st day of his hunger strike at the Jantar Mantar, citing medical advice and Delhi High Court directions.

Following this, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke announced an indefinite hunger strike at the Jantar Mantar. The outfit has been demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's removal and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resignation over the NEET paper leak issue. CJP has also planned a protest march to the Parliament on July 20.