Sonam Wangchuk's Wife Calls It 'Illegal Detention', Urges Peaceful March, Warns Against Attempts To Sabotage

As the tension grows around the CJP protest and Sonam Wangchuk, his wife - Gitanjali is raising serious questions about the government's handling of the situation.
Gitanjali alleged that Wangchuk's health had not deteriorated based on the last evening's health report and claimed that all this is nautanki (drama).

'His Health Was Stable Before He Was Taken Away'

Gitanjali rejected all claims that Wangchuk was shifted to the hospital because of his worsening health. She said that medical reports from the day before his removal showed that his health parameters were normal.

According to her, his potassium level was 4.3 and other medical readings were also within the normal range.

She contradicted that if the authorities were genuinely concerned about his health, they should have first informed the family and conducted a proper medical examination instead of removing him in the manner they did.

VIDEO | After the Delhi High Court rejected a plea seeking the transfer of activist Sonam Wangchuk from Safdarjung Hospital to a private facility, his wife, Geetanjali Angmo, says, "The Centres actions prove that it is not concerned about Sonam Wangchuks health. His… pic.twitter.com/O6QWfrw5gE

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 19, 2026

Questions Raised Over Police Action

She further criticized the police action - the way Wangchuk was taken from the protest site. She alleged that police personnel in civilian clothes arrived and placed him on a stretcher before shifting him to the hospital. She said that there is a way- they could have approached the family, explained the medical concerns and sought cooperation if there was a genuine health emergency.

Hence she alleged that health was only an excuse but the real reason was that the authorities were scared that if Sonam joins the march that would attract massive public participation from across the country.

She said that instead of weakening the movement, Wangchuk's absence could encourage even more people to join.

Alleges Restrictions At Hospital

Gitanjali stated that she is under observation all the time. She said that whenever she meets him the police constable remains present outside the room and constantly keeps a watch through the glass. She compared such a condition with the situation that reminded her of Jodhpur jail. She also claimed that she is not allowed to carry her mobile phone inside while meeting Wangchuk.

#WATCH | Delhi: Activist Sonam Wangchuk’s wife Dr. Gitanjali Angmo says, "I will definitely represent him (in tomorrows protest). We filed an urgent petition today because, had we been allowed to shift today, we could have gone to Medanta and then arrived at the protest site by… pic.twitter.com/ISNI4PkAnW

— ANI (@ANI) July 19, 2026

According to her, Wangchuk had requested his tablet so that he could continue reading and writing, but it was not provided.

Asking if there is any written order to justify such restrictions - but they failed to produce any official document. She called this an 'Illegal Detention'.

Gitanjali Angmo Says She Will Lead Parliament March

Gitanjali said that she will be taking lead of the 'Sansad Chalo' march if Sonam is not allowed to attend. She added that the family had filed an urgent petition in the hope that they can shift Wangchuk to another hospital and if granted they will shift him to Medanta Hospital.

"I am ready to represent Sonam Wangchuk, and I will definitely join the march tomorrow," she said.

She appealed to the students and parents to participate in the march and urged all to keep the march peaceful and asked all to stay alert against anyone trying to spread trouble. She added that there can be attempts to provoke unrest.

Wangchuk Continues His Hunger Strike

Gitanjali also said that doctors and hospital staff have repeatedly advised him to consume fluids, but he has refused to change the way he has been observing the fast. She clarified that while Wangchuk is continuing to drink water, he has decided not to alter his protest until his demands are addressed.