New Delhi, July 14 -- Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's health has deteriorated further on the 17th day of his indefinite hunger strike on Tuesday 14 July, according to Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke.

In a post on X on Tuesday, Dipke said Wangchuk has begun losing muscle mass and is experiencing 'immense pain' as his fast continues. "Day 17 of Sonam Sir's Hunger-Strike. He has started losing muscle mass and is in immense pain. Like everyone else, I begged him to end his fast," Dipke wrote.

However, Wangchuk refused to call off the hunger strike and instead questioned the Centre's unwillingness to engage in talks. Dipke quoted Wangchuk as saying: "Don't ask me to end my fast. Ask the govt why they won't even have a di...