Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 12 (ANI): Around 50 Tibetan men, women and elderly members began a 24-hour hunger strike and peace protest at Chaura Maidan here, demanding international attention to the Tibetan cause and opposing what they described as efforts to undermine Tibetan language, culture and religious identity. "The Regional Tibetan Women's Association of Shimla has organised this 24-hour hunger strike and peace protest. Our first objective is to oppose the new law, which we believe is eroding Tibetan culture, religion and language. The protesters also raised concerns over the preservation of the Tibetan language, traditional religious practices and cultural identity, alleging that these were facing increasing pressure. The 24-hour hunger strike is scheduled to conclude at 4 pm on July 12.