121 people come foward to fast so far
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 27 2015:
The total number of hunger strikers who volunteered to carry forward the mass movement for implementation of ILPS and ensure punishment of the killers of Sapam Robinhood, has reached 121 at the time of filing this report.
Seven persons at Chingmeirong, three at Singjamei, 12 at Takyel Kolom Leikai, three at Khongman, 30 at DESAM headquarters (Keishampat), 11 at Thoubal, 25 at Ananda Singh Higher Secondary Academy gate, 10 at Lairikyengbam Leikai, three at Nambol, seven at Yairipok, one at Moirang and nine at Thangmeiband have staged hunger strike.
Of the nine hunger strikers of Thangmeiband, five are relay hunger strikers.
After three persons staged the stir from 7.30 am yesterday, two persons namely Senjam Manitombi (75) of Thangmeiband Yumnam Leikai and Hajarimayum Lika (25) of Thangmeiband Sinam Leikai are continuing the hunger strike from 10 am today.
Under the aegis of DESAM Thoubal district committee, three students identified as social and culture secretary of Kha Manipur College Students' Union Arun Mayengbam (18) s/o M Rajen of Wabagai Lamkhai bazar, debate and extension secretary of Chaoyaima Higher Secondary School Students' Union Naorem Indrakumar (17) s/o N Mani of Khongjom Mamang Leikai and executive member of DESAM Thoubal district council Waikhom Bidyashor (16) s/o W Sanatomba of Thoubal Wangmataba Mathak Ward No 2 are continuing the indefinite hunger strike at Thoubal Wangmataba.
Meanwhile at Chingmeirong, Asem Gomti d/o Rameshor of Chingmeirong Maning Leikai has begun her indefinite hunger strike from 4.20 pm today.
On the other hand, Takhellambam Lenin (19) s/o Dhamendra and Aribam Premchandra (11) s/o Mohindro are staging the stir at Takyel Kolom Leikai.