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Baratant, Aug 11: The logjam at Baratang over IRS survey of fiber boats continued for the second day while the indefinite hunger strike of Baratang gathered more strength today and is all set to enter third day tomorrow.
The Baratang Fiber Owners Boat Association started indefinite hunger strike on 10 August 2015 protesting against IRS Survey, which they fear will reduce the carrying capacity of fiber boats and cause huge loss to them. They have several other demands too.
According to details today a meeting was called at the chamber of Secretary Tourism Mr. Rakesh Bali in this regard in which representatives of Baratang Fiber Owners Boat Association were invited for talks. Mr. Khurma Rao the Zilla Parishad Member of Baratang also attended the meeting. On behalf of Baratang Fiber Owners Boat Association Mr G Vikas and Mr. Nagraj attended the meeting.
However as per members of Baratang Fiber Owners Boat Association the meeting was unsuccessful and could not resolve the issue. Members allege that the Administration is not serious in solving their issue and told Andaman Sheekha that the Hunger Strike will continue till their all six demands are considered.
Meanwhile, Baratang Fiber Owners Boat Association is getting more support from Baratang. According to reports all political parties have reportedly extended their support to the Association in this regard.
“Other than political parties Jeep Drivers and Merchant Association have also extended their support to the agitation. Tomorrow Jeep Drivers will cease work and if our demands are not considered on Thursday Merchant Association will keep all shops of Baratang closed,” said Mr. Vikas a member of Baratang Fiber Owners Boat Association.
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