ACHIK has been leading a peaceful indefinite hunger strike opposite the mini-secretariat in Tura for the past 8 days, demanding for the winter capital in Tura and retrospective implement of the job roster system.
The ACHIK organisation has embarked on an unwavering hunger strike, surpassing the five-day mark, in their resolute demand for a winter capital in Tura.
The campaign will focus on reaching out to citizens across all demographics, irrespective of age, gender, or social background, recognizing the importance of diverse perspectives in creating a sustainable and equitable society.
The A'chik Conscious Holistically Integrated Krima (ACHIK) commenced an indefinite hunger strike in front of the mini-Secretariat in Tura on Friday. The strike comes in response to Chief Minister Conrad Sangma's statement on the roster system.
According to the organisation, the hunger strike will be led by one of the ACHIK senior members and former Meghalaya civil service and police officer Laben Ch. Marak, announced ACHIK.
The location of the current state capital is very far for the general public of Garo Hills which presents a massive logistical issue particularly for the remote rural public