The campaign seeking construction of a medical college in Uttarkashi continued on Tuesday, with protesters marking the 45th day of their sit-in at Bauraadi’s Ganesh Chowk. The protest was accompanied by the 29th day of a phased hunger strike and the 59th day of satyagraha.
The programme is being organised under the banner of the Medical College Construction Joint Struggle Committee. Kushal Singh Negi and Guru Prasad Juyal, associated with Geeta Satsang, sat on the phased hunger strike on Tuesday.
Mahapanchayat planned for October 2
Committee representatives Kamal Singh Mahar and Shivraj Sajwan said the agitation was continuing through demonstrations and public-awareness efforts. They announced that a mahapanchayat would be held at the protest site on October 2.
People from across the district have been invited to attend the gathering. Organisers said the meeting would be used to determine the movement’s future strategy.
The protesters have called for the government to make an immediate announcement on medical college construction. They said the agitation would be intensified if the government did not take a positive step soon.
Those participating in the sit-in also raised slogans during the programme while pressing their demand. Jeet Ram Bhatt, Sandeep Rawat, Tikam Singh Chauhan, Virendra Rawat, Chandan Singh Rawat, Pramod Panwar and Vijay Singh Negi were among those present.
What the protest is seeking
The movement is focused on securing a government announcement on the construction of the medical college. The latest programme combines the continuing sit-in with a phased hunger strike, satyagraha and public mobilisation.
The October 2 mahapanchayat is the next announced step in the campaign. Its stated purpose is to discuss and finalise the protesters’ further strategy.
Conclusion
The medical college campaign remains active after 45 days, with organisers turning to an October 2 district-wide mahapanchayat and warning of a stronger movement if no government initiative follows.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How long has the medical college sit-in continued?
The sit-in reached its 45th day on Tuesday.
Q. How long has the phased hunger strike been continuing?
The phased hunger strike entered its 29th day.
Q. What is the duration of the satyagraha?
The satyagraha reached its 59th day.
Q. When will the mahapanchayat take place?
The mahapanchayat is scheduled for October 2 at the protest site.
Q. What is the main demand of the protesters?
They are demanding an immediate government announcement on the construction of a medical college.
Q. What have organisers warned?
They said the agitation would be intensified if the government did not take a positive step soon.
