Following a hunger strike, Delhi minister Atishi’s health deteriorated, leading to her being taken to the hospital and admitted to the emergency ICU early on Tuesday. Her hunger strike began when Haryana would not give Delhi its “rightful share of water”.
In the midst of Delhi’s heat wave, Atishi launched a hunger strike on June 21. She accused the BJP-ruled state of Haryana of denying nearly 28 lakh people in Delhi the 100 million gallons of water per day (MGD) that they require.
“My blood pressure and sugar levels are dropping and my weight has gone down. Ketone level is very high which can have harmful effects in the long run. No matter how much my body suffers, I will continue the fast till Haryana releases water,” she said on Monday.
Later, Medical director of LNJP hospital Suresh Kumar gave an update on her health and said that the minister was stable while they’re waiting on a few test results. When Atishi was brought to the hospital, her blood sugar was low. She was drowsy and her sodium level was also low. She has been admitted to the emergency ICU. She is currently on IV fluids. Her vital parameters are stable right now. Some blood tests have been done, the reports are awaited, “the director told ANI.