Delhi Water Crisis: AAP's Atishi Ends Hunger Strike After Her Health Worsens

Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders and Delhi Water Minister Atishi, who was hospitalized today morning after her health deteriorated, has now ended her hunger strike. According to the reports, Atishi decided to end the hunger strike on the advise of doctors and request from AAP leaders and workers.

It was reported that her Atishi's sugar level dipped drastically today and doctors had to admitted her to LNJP hospital for treatment.

Atishi was on an indefinite hunger strike from last four days demanding the Center's intervention in release of Delhi's share of water, which is allegedly stopped by Haryana.

Atishi and several other AAP leaders staged a strike at the Bhogal area in Jungpura, New Delhi.

"My blood pressure and sugar levels are dropping and my weight has gone down. Ketone level is very high which can have harmful effects in the long run. No matter how much my body suffers, I will continue the fast till Haryana releases water," Atishi had said a day ago.

Talking to the media, Medical Director of LNJP Hospital, Suresh Kumar said, "When Atishi was brought to the hospital, her blood sugar was low. She was drowsy and her sodium level was also low. She has been admitted to the Emergency ICU. She is currently on IV fluids. Her vital parameters are stable right now. Some blood tests have been done, the reports are awaited..."

Sharing health update of her colleague, AAP leader and Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said, "Her blood sugar levels had been dropping from the night. When we submitted her blood sample, her sugar levels came out to be 46. When we checked her sugar levels from a portable machine, her sugar levels came out to be 36... Doctors are checking her vitals and only after that will they give suggestions."