- Over 10,000 farmers participated in the two-day protest march from Thane to Mumbai’s Azad Maidan
- Farmers from various parts of Maharashtra stayed over in Mumbai’s Sion before marching towards Azad Maidan on early morning Thursday
- The farmers demands included: MSP at 50% higher than the production cost, drought compensation of Rs 50,000 per acre for non-irrigated land and Rs 1 lakh per acre for irrigated land, and complete loan waiver
The Lok Sangharsh Morcha, which led the farmers' march to Mumbai's Azad Maidan on Thursday, called off the protest after getting written assurances on their demands from the Maharashtra government.
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The protesters have crossed Parel-Lalbaug and reached JJ Road flyover, Hindustan Times reported, adding that a portion of the flyover has been kept free for vehicles. AAP supporters and some Mumbai-based social groups are also participating in the march, the report added.
Lok Sangharsh Morcha that comprises of tribals and farmers across Maharashtra has reached Dadar, the Economic Times reported.
"Two bills to ensure these rights were drafted by the All India Sangharsh Coordination Committee (AISCC) and placed in parliament but both bills have been languishing. More than 60 percent of the voters in India are directly or indirectly dependent on agriculture. The ruling party and Opposition will now understand the gravity of this problem," Avik Saha, leader of Jai Kisan Andolan told NDTV.
Others like doctors and lawyers are also supporting the farmers' protest, the activist said.
Farmers claimed that promises made during the previous march in March 2018 were not kept by the Devendra Fadnavis government.
The protesters had demanded the implementation of the Swaminathan Committee Report.
Over 20,000 farmers from various parts of Maharashtra commenced on a march from Thane to Mumbai on Wednesday, 21 November.
The farmers demand complete loan waiver and higher MSP among other things. The farmers will reach Mumbai’s Azad Maidan on 22 November.
Swaraj Abhiyan activist Yogendra Yadav and conservationist Rajendra Singh are leading the march.
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