Rajiv Talwar Appeals To Sonam Wangchuk To End Hunger Strike At Jantar Mantar

Rajiv Talwar’s emotional appeal to social activist Sonam Wangchuk to give up his hunger strike has reopened discussion on the ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar.

The video of the interaction, shot at the protest site in New Delhi, has been widely shared across social media and has drawn reactions from various quarters.

The country needs people like you
During the protest, Talwar reached out to Wangchuk and appealed to him to end his indefinite fast, saying that he was concerned about his health. 

In the video, he is heard saying that the country needs people like Wangchuk and asking him not to risk his life. The request appeared to come out of concern, as supporters looked on at the site.

Fast continues; health concerns grow
Sonam Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike in the agitation at Jantar Mantar. Supporters and well-wishers have voiced concern over his declining health and have been pleading with the authorities for days now to talk to the protesters.

Wangchuk and others say they are staging a hunger strike to demand accountability and reforms. 

Video Goes Viral on the Internet
Talwar’s video appeal went viral on social media soon after. Many users responded to his emotional words while others took the opportunity to relaunch debates on Wangchuk’s demands and the purpose of the protest.

The clip also highlighted the gathering that has been taking place at Jantar Mantar for days now.

Non-violent protestors vow to stay peaceful
Organisers at the site said the demonstration would proceed peacefully. They repeated their demand for a resolution through dialogue with the government and said the protest would go on till their demands are met.

There was no official word on whether Wangchuk would call off his fast.