Curepipe: Hawkers Against Attack

On one side, a defiant Mayor. On the other hawkers who have not said their last word and want at all costs to bend. Since last week, Mario Welcome brandished the threat to raze their stalls located at Piton Building. And he put his threat into execution . But hawkers have not resigned so far. "We do a hunger strike if necessary," insists one of them, visibly angry.

All have also expressed their dissatisfaction over the course of the day, Tuesday, December 3.They do not intend to stop there and announce another event tomorrow at 8:00 in front of City Hall. " Eventually, we may be lead to the Parliament , "said another peddler.

At the same time, these merchants are asking the Prime Minister to intercede on their behalf.And Xavier Duval and Eric Guimbeau. "Mayor has destroyed our livelihood. Inn shooting Manze dan nou labous " says a street vendor in reference to the destruction of the stalls last week.

These merchants do not want to, in fact, not work in Curepipe Forum that was allocated to them."Not only this site is little used but did not afford the Rs 5,000 that we advertise a stall " say the hawkers.

Welcome to Mario, no question of going back. In a statement to express , he has shown a willingness to address other areas of Curepipe, also downtown . " We had so many talks. I donot go back on my decision. They must cooperate "says the mayor of Curepipe.