We are ready to talk but not ready to negotiate: Ujum ITANAGAR, Jan 10: Breaking her overdue silence on her 72 hours hunger strike in protest against the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) and the state government over APPSCCE 2013-14 paper leak issue, Ujum Perying today said that they are ready to talk with the government but will not negotiate on the issue until their demands are met. “I feel privileged for not taking food for the last three days for a good cause” Ujum said while appealing youths to join in the fight. Appearing firm on her and the Consultative Committee stand, she stated that, “We are ready to talk but not ready to negotiate”, while clearing an air of doubt that Consultative Committee may come to the negotiation table. Encouraging fellow aspirants, she reassured, “Don’t think Ujum is feeling weak rather I am feeling delighted and encouraged by overwhelming support from the people”. This time we have ample evidences against the commission that they did wrong, if we let this opportunity go, it will not come again” she added. She made fervent appeal to the people to join hands in the fight against corruption with the aspirants adding that the battle is not only for aspirants but for the future generation. She exhorted that support through social media, SMS and press releases are not enough but people should be present physically at the hunger strike to send a strong message to the authorities. Meanwhile, the supports are still pouring in from all quarters. All Galo Students Union (AGSU) President Jorik Bagra participated in hunger strike and expressed solidarity to Ujum and aspirants in their fight. Apatani Students Union (ASU) also extended its support to the team. In a release ASU appealed to the people to extend their support to the aspirants. Meanwhile, in an important development, Ujum Perying late this evening decided to extend the hunger strike for another 24 hours if the state Govt does to take steps to redress their grievances till 10 am tomorrow (Jan 11).
Posted on: Sun, 11 Jan 2015 01:46:14 +0000
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