While five students yesterday withdrew from the hunger strike against the punishment by the university in connection with the February 9 event during which anti-national slogans were allegedly raised, 15 others continued with their fast.
Kanhaiya, who is out on bail after his arrest in a sedition case, was yesterday admitted to AIIMS in a semi-conscious state. He was treated for mild dehydration and ketosis.
"Doctors have advised that Kanhaiya be kept under observation. His health is better," a statement from the JNU Students Union said.
On day nine of the hunger strike, the students called for a protest against the JNU administration which has termed the fast as "unlawful" activity.
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The keytone level of the fasting students is high and the BP is low, according to the test reports from the health centre.
25 students had gone on hunger strike last week. While five members of ABVP called off their fast on Wednesday claiming they have an assurance from the JNU administration that their demands will be considered, five members of the Left-affiliated groups withdrew from the stir yesterday citing deteriorating health.
Two other students -- Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya -- were arrested along with Kanhaiya in the sedition case.
While Kanhaiya has been slapped with a penalty of Rs 10,000 on grounds of "indiscipline and misconduct", Umar, Anirban and a Kashmiri student, Mujeeb Gatoo have been rusticated for varying durations.
Financial penalty has been imposed on 14 students. Hostel facilities oftwo students have been withdrawn and the university has declared the campus out of bounds for two former students.