New Delhi, July 21 -- Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Monday said he would continue his hunger strike, now in its 23rd day, until youth leaders are allowed to meet Members of Parliament or parliamentarians visit him at the hospital.

In a handwritten note shared on Instagram from Safdarjung Hospital, Wangchuk lamented that peaceful protesters were being dealt with "brutality" and appealed to the government and police to facilitate dialogue. He captioned the post: "Day #23 I'll continue my fast.."

The Cockroach Janta Party's Chalo Sansad March on the opening day of the Monsoon Session saw thousands of people from different walks of life attempt to march towards Parliament before facing police action.

"Seeing the brutality with which peacefull...