Explorer

Farmer protest: Mumbaikars come in support, offer refreshments and solidarity

Thousands of agriculturists began their march a week ago from Nashik, wearing red caps and bearing red flags; covered a distance of 180 kms under blazing sun.

Maharashtra: As over 40,000 farmers marched into Mumbai on Sunday, Mumbaikars seeking rightful compensation from the policy makers for their crops; under pressure from the opposition and ally Shiv Sena, the BJP-led Maharashtra government today accepted the demands of agitating farmers, including their right to till forest land. Thousands of agriculturists began their march a week ago from Nashik, wearing red caps and bearing red flags; covered a distance of 180 kms under blazing sun. Though the government had earlier turned a blind eye towards their pleas; they were welcomed with refreshments and water from the locals as they entered Mumbai. Several Mumbaikars were seen distributing water bottles, packs of biscuits and dates; to which the peasants reciprocated with slogans of lal salaam. Especially the members of Sikh community who never fail to show their warmth. Several Sikhs were seen distributing food, they had prepared in huge containers. Even students from IIT Bombay came forward to extend their support to the farmers. Talking to reporters outside Vidhan Bhawan, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said, "We have agreed to set up a committee to hand over forest land used for farming, to tribals and farmers." "A meeting was held with representatives of farmers and adivasis at Vidhan Bhawan today. We have agreed to set up a committee to allot agricultural land to tribals provided they submit a proof of pre-2005 land cultivation. We have accepted almost all their demands," Fadnavis said. Earlier in the day, Fadnavis, who was under intense pressure to concede the demands of farmers, had said his government was "sensitive and positive" towards their issues. "Around 90 to 95 per cent of the participants are poor tribals. They are fighting for forest land rights. They are landless and can't do farming. The government is sensitive and positive towards their demands," he told the state Assembly during a discussion on the 'Long March' of agriculturists.
View More
Advertisement
Advertisement
25°C
New Delhi
Rain: 100mm
Humidity: 97%
Wind: WNW 47km/h
See Today's Weather
powered by
Accu Weather
Advertisement

Top Headline

Mukhtar Ansari Death: UP Court Orders Probe After Son Claims Father 'Poisoned' In Jail — Top Points
Mukhtar Ansari Death: UP Court Orders Probe After Son Claims Father 'Poisoned' In Jail — Top Points
I.N.D.I.A Bloc In Bihar: Here's How Congress, RJD Have Decided To Share Seats After JD-U's Exit
I.N.D.I.A Bloc In Bihar: Here's How Congress, RJD Have Decided To Share Seats After JD-U's Exit
'System Ki Dhajjiyan Uda Rahen Hain': Hardeep Puri Jabs Kejriwal At ABP Shikhar Sammelan 2024
'System Ki Dhajjiyan Uda Rahen Hain': Hardeep Puri Jabs Kejriwal At ABP Shikhar Sammelan 2024
'BJP Should Pay Rs 4,600 Crore': Congress Slams Income Tax Dept, ECI After Getting Rs 1,700-Crore Notice
'BJP Should Pay Rs 4,600 Crore': Congress Slams Income Tax Dept, ECI After Getting Rs 1,700-Crore Notice
Advertisement
for smartphones
and tablets

Videos

Kundali Bhagya's PalVeer (Paras Kalnawat & Sana Sayyad) Celebrate One Year Journey TogetherShehzada Dhami & Niti Taylor Shares Instagram Post, Spark Rumours Of A New ShowHot News: Jay Bhanushali Wear's Wife Mahi's Pink Maxi, Daughter Gets EntertainedHot News: Shivani Joshi's Special Birthday Post For Kushal Tandon Is A Testament To True Friendship

Photogallery

Embed widget