Gangtok, Aug. 10: The Sikkim government has once again appealed to members of Affected Citizens’ of Teesta (ACT) to give up the fast and attempt a resolution through talks.
Chief secretary N.D. Chingapa, who heads the high powered committee dealing with the issue, today wrote to ACT members and reiterated that the government was committed to protect the sanctity of Dzongu and the old laws of the state.
“The state government assures that all genuine concerns will be addressed and ACT is welcome to state their case before the appropriate authorities” the letter reads.
The fast led by Dawa T. Lepcha and Tenzing Gyatso entered the 52nd day today with both of them still admitted to Sir Thutob Namgyal Memorial Hospital where they are being fed through Ryle’s tube.
Both the members have refused to take food orally
Chief secretary N.D. Chingapa, who heads the high powered committee dealing with the issue, today wrote to ACT members and reiterated that the government was committed to protect the sanctity of Dzongu and the old laws of the state.
“The state government assures that all genuine concerns will be addressed and ACT is welcome to state their case before the appropriate authorities” the letter reads.
The fast led by Dawa T. Lepcha and Tenzing Gyatso entered the 52nd day today with both of them still admitted to Sir Thutob Namgyal Memorial Hospital where they are being fed through Ryle’s tube.
Both the members have refused to take food orally
