Gangtok:Its now the 19th day of the indefinite hunger strike by Satyagrahis and Members of ACT(Affected Citizens of Teesta) led by Dawa Lepcha and 20 yr old Tenzing Lepcha in protest against the several mega hydel projects coming in and around the protected habitat of Dzongu and the ecological and social damage it threatens to bring.
Like the previous days, more people have been joining in support and solidarity . Today, Ramit Lepcha, Diki Lepcha, Peden Lepcha, Pempa Doma Lepcha, Norden Lepcha, Phurba Lepcha joined the indefinite hunger strike. Bhim prasad Nepal who had joined yesterday continues his hunger strike.
Meanwhile, 20 yr old Tenzing Gyatso Lepcha, into his 19th straight day in the indefinite hunger strike was admitted again to STNM Hospital with low Blood Pressure along with Chimi Lepcha .
Tenzing, to his admirers, is a weak and frail shadow of his former self, often admired for his skills and exploits as a striker in the football feild.Dawa ,too, has been admitted once.The duo has continued their hunger strike even while in hospital.