Atishi Hospitalized Due To Low Blood Sugar During Hunger Strike

Delhi Water Minister Atishi was hospitalized after her health worsened during an indefinite hunger strike protesting the Haryana government's refusal to release 100 million gallons per day (MGD) of water, leading to a water crisis in the national capital.

Atishi was admitted to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital early Tuesday morning due to her declining health. Atishi's indefinite hunger strike, demanding that Haryana release Delhi's share of water, reached its fifth day on Tuesday.

#WATCH | Delhi Water Minister Atishi being taken to LNJP hospital due to deteriorating health.

Atishi has been on an indefinite hunger strike since the last four days claiming that Haryana is not releasing Delhi's share of water. pic.twitter.com/BZtG4o9ThS

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Doctors from LNJP Hospital examined Atishi on Monday and advised her to get admitted due to the adverse health effects of her indefinite hunger strike. Despite this, Atishi vowed to continue her fast.

"My blood pressure and sugar levels are dropping, and my weight has decreased. The ketone level is very high, which can have harmful effects in the long run," Atishi said. Despite these warnings, she refused hospitalization, stating, "No matter how much my body suffers, I will continue the fast till Haryana releases water."

AAP reported that Atishi's blood sugar levels plummeted to 43 at midnight and further dropped to 36 by 3 am. The party also shared images and visuals of the AAP leader being taken to the hospital late at night.

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As Delhi grapples with a water shortage, Atishi has accused the BJP-led Haryana government of failing to release 100 million gallons per day (MGD) of water, impacting over 2.8 million people in the national capital.

In reaction to the ongoing crisis, Delhi cabinet ministers gathered at the hunger strike location in Jangpura and opted to send a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking a solution.

The water shortage issue has been exacerbated by the high temperatures and heat waves in the national capital.

Delhi residents have been relying on water tankers to meet their daily water needs.

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