RK Vickyson begins hunger strike
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 03 2023:
Denouncing the conflict which has been going on in the State for more than 4 months, Indian Classical vocalist Rajkumar Vickyson Singh today began a hunger strike at his residence in Haobam Marak Keisham Leikai.
Speaking to the media, RK Vickyson said that he decided to carry out the hunger strike to protest the ongoing conflict which has created a war-like situation in Manipur.
Recalling his recent solo cycle rally to Naranseina in Bishnupur district, RK Vickyson shared that he was filled with sorrow in seeing the people who were struggling to survive and make ends meet amid all the bombs & bullets.
He also expressed his anguish over the failure of the State Government to take any concrete steps to end the violence in Manipur and added that the Chief Minister should stop looking to Delhi before making every single decision.
RK Vickyson further stated that the Government, CSOs and media houses should play a major role to bring an end to the violence and restore peace & normalcy in Manipur.