The ongoing relay hunger strike by Affected Citizens of Teesta against the proposed mega hydel power projects in North Sikkim reached its 577th day on Friday. The longest protest in the history of Sikkim has not received a response from the State Government.
Mr Dawa Lepcha General Secretary of Affected Citizens of Teesta told reporters that the protest is being held to protect the indigenous Lepchas and the fragile bio-diversity of Dzongu from the mega hydel power projects. MORE...
Strike in Sikkim against power projects enters 577th day
at 8:19 AM Labels: affected citizens of teesta, hydel power project, sikkim, sikkim hydel project, sikkim news
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