‘I am still alive’: Indian activist on hunger strike for 26 days loses 11kg

In a three-minute video statement from his hospital bed on Wednesday night, the activist said: "Many leaders, including ministers from the ruling party, have appealed to me to end my fast.

Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on hunger strike for 26 days in support of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), says he has lost 11kg (24lb) but is "still alive".

Health Minister JP Nadda, who had ed the activist at the hospital on Tuesday night, said he had also requested him to stop fasting.