NEW DELHI—Bhai Iqbal Singh Bhatti’s health is deteriorating day by day as he continues with his fast. Bhai Bhatti has been on hunger strike since December 5, currently on his 53rd day. Bhai Iqbal Singh has received much support from Sikh Sangat living in New Delhi; however Sikh leaders have continued to ignore his health.
A memorandum has been submitted to Jathedar Sri Akal Takht Sahib by Bhai Iqbal Singh Bhatti and the Sikh Sangat. The memorandum to Jathedar Sahib was handed to members of the Sikh Youth Federation of Bhindrawale collectively by sangat present at Jantar Mantar. A memorandum has also been handed to the Ministry of Home Affairs (Home Ministry) by Bhai Iqbal Singh Singh.
Now that Indian Republic Day parades are over, it is expected that Sikh Sangat from Punjab will start arriving in New Delhi to express support for Bhai Sahib’s mission. Although members of Delhi Gurdwara Management Committee have in past expressed solidarity with Bhai Gurbaksh Singh, they have remained silent so far on the current hunger strike. It should be remember that this is Bhai Iqbal Singh’s third hunger strike.
Bhai Iqbal Singh’s remains to be in high spirits even though he is losing a lot of weight every day. He experienced dizziness and fainted twice earlier this week due to weakness, and also had very low blood pressure this morning. Doctors are continuing to monitor his health however having fasted for 53 days already, not much can be stated about how long he can survive on water alone. Doctors have advised him to take lemonade to keep his body hydrated. He has however refused and takes plain water.
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Following are the demands being raised by Bhai Iqbal Singh Bhatti –
