GURUGRAM — Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh visited climate activist Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital on Tuesday, assessing his medical condition following his transfer from New Delhi.
The visit occurred after the Delhi High Court directed authorities to relocate Wangchuk from Safdarjung Hospital to the specialized private facility in Haryana under police escort.
Medical Status & Relocation Details
The interaction reflects senior government involvement following judicial directives on the activist’s health care:
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Court-Mandated Transfer: Authorities executed a secure transit from Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta Hospital on Tuesday evening, adhering strictly to orders handed down by the Delhi High Court.
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Admission to ICU: Wangchuk reached the Gurugram facility around 7:30 PM and was placed in ICU 8, where senior internal medicine specialist Dr. Sushila Kataria is overseeing his treatment plan.
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Cabinet Outreach: Union Health Minister JP Nadda and MoS PMO Jitendra Singh engaged directly with Wangchuk and medical personnel at the hospital to evaluate his physical status and recovery process.

