Shillong, April 17: H. Bansiewdor Nonglang, chairman of the Green Tech Foundation, was admitted to Shillong Civil Hospital on Friday after his health deteriorated following a nine-day hunger strike against the proposed Taj Umiam Resort & Spa.
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| Green Tech Foundation chairman H. Bansiewdor Nonglang is carried by supporters to a vehicle for hospitalisation after his health deteriorated during a nine-day hunger strike in Shillong. |
Nonglang
had been on an indefinite hunger strike at Malki to demand that the government
scrap the proposed project, which includes development at Lumpongdeng Island.
His physical condition reportedly worsened on the ninth day of the protest,
prompting colleagues and supporters to shift him to the hospital for medical
attention.
Before
being hospitalised, Nonglang said the protest was aimed at protecting the
ecological and cultural significance of Umiam and Lumpongdeng. He urged
supporters to remain committed to the cause and continue advocating for the
protection of the area.
“Do not
worry about me; worry about Umiam and Lumpongdeng. If we fail to reclaim
Lumpongdeng, the indigenous community loses. If we succeed, we will regain
ownership of Umiam and Lumpongdeng,” he said.
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He added
that he had agreed to be admitted to hospital following repeated requests from
fellow members of the Green Tech Foundation.
“I have
fasted for nine days and done all I can as a leader. But I must consider my
people and colleagues who are urging me to end the hunger strike,” he said.
Despite his hospitalisation, Nonglang reiterated his demand that the proposed resort project be scrapped and called on supporters to remain united in the movement.
