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