SRINAGAR, Jul 16 (Agencies): J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said it was surprising that Sonam Wangchuk has been on a hunger strike for 18 days and has lost 9 kg, yet the government has made no effort to initiate a dialogue or persuade him to end his fast. Drawing parallels with Anna Hazare’s hunger strike at Ramlila Maidan, Omar said the then UPA government led by Dr. Manmohan Singh had deputed ministers to engage with Hazare and convince him to end his protest. “We do not know how the government will act going forward, but we are genuinely concerned about Sonam Wangchuk’s health. His demands are not unreasonable, yet the government does not appear to be concerned about them,” Omar said. He also took a swipe at political leaders visiting his family to offer condolences following the death of his uncle, Dr. Mustafa Kamal, accusing some of indulging in politics afterwards. “People who come here to offer condolences should not indulge in politics outside. If they want to do politics, they need not come here,” he added.