Imphal Feb 18 UNA : An indefinite general strike across the state of Manipur has been called by the Village Defense Force (VDF) from 6pm of February 19th as well announced their support to All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) nation wide strike on 20 and 21 of this month.
Further appealing to Transport Association, organization, society, club, womenfolk of the state to extend their help in their strike in demanding for the increase of their honorarium according to time being, said the press release.
The association also informed that the Union Home Minister of India and All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) about their grievances added the release.
Mention may be made here that since last January 29 the VDF personnel numbering 10500 has started their agitation by launching an arm down strike which was followed by 48 hour general strike on 7th February.
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