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Updated · BBC.com · Jul 20
Father Voices Health Fears as Abhijeet Dipke Extends 2-Day Hunger Strike
Updated
Updated · BBC.com · Jul 20

Father Voices Health Fears as Abhijeet Dipke Extends 2-Day Hunger Strike

3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Jul 20

Summary

  • Bhagwan Dipke said he fears for his son Abhijeet Dipke’s health, warning the protest leader gets dizzy if he goes too long without food.
  • Saturday marked the start of Dipke’s hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, where he has been protesting for nearly a month while also trying to lead the march.
  • Sonam Wangchuk’s forced removal to hospital triggered the fast, tying Dipke’s personal health risk to a wider escalation in the protest movement.

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