People of (*7*) to observe 12-hour hunger strike on June 7
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A choice to go on a hunger strike was taken on the maiden assembly of the ‘Save Lakshdweep Forum’ held in Kochi on Wednesday night time
Thousands of individuals residing on the islands of (*7*) will observe a twelve hour hunger strike from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on June 7 to protest the string of legislations being pushed by the union territory administration unilaterally.
A choice to go on a hunger strike was taken on the maiden assembly of the ‘Save Lakshdweep Forum’ held in Kochi on Wednesday night time. Only these with medical circumstances or underneath remedy would keep out of the strike.
The discussion board has additionally determined to take on the ‘anti-people’ draft legislations legally. A authorized cell shaped for the aim is working on it, mentioned a member of the Save (*7*) Forum.
Wednesday’s assembly was attended by (*7*) MP Mohammed Faizal, ex-MP P.P. Koya and others half of the core committee.
Protest committees could be shaped on all islands earlier than June 5 for the hunger strike at house in compliance with Covid-19 pointers.
While the union territory administration had despatched senior officers to all islands to discuss to the individuals in regards to the draft legal guidelines, they acquired a chilly welcome, with individuals demanding an apology from the district collector for “maligning the islanders”. They additionally sought that the draft legislations be quashed forthwith.
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