Indian Environmental Activist Loses 8.2kg After 16 Days on Hunger Strike

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An Indian environmental activist has been on a hunger strike for 16 days, raising serious health concerns among supporters and observers. The frail activist has lost 8.2 kilograms over the course of the protest. His physical condition has visibly deteriorated as the strike continues. The hunger strike appears to be a form of protest related to environmental issues. Authorities and onlookers are growing increasingly worried about his wellbeing.

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