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Time of India
18 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Ex-MP Shetty warns of statewide stir if Kadu's demands go unheard
Nagpur / Amravati: After Manoj Jarange's massive protest for Maratha quota last year which became the focal point of Maharashtra politics, a new epicentre of 'agitation politics' is now emerging in Amravati where Prahar Janshakti Party chief Bacchu Kadu is on an indefinite hunger strike for agrarian issues. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now As well known faces start streaming in to meet Kadu at the protest site, many feel a political storm is quietly brewing ahead of the crucial local body polls in the state. Just a day after Jarange met Kadu to extend his support, on Thursday NCP (Sharad Pawar) MLA Rohit Pawar drove down to Amravati to declare his party's support. And Pawar was not alone. Well known farmer leader and former MP Raju Shetty also declared his backing for Kadu and warned of a statewide "chakka jam" if the govt did not take cognizance of farmer issues being raised by Kadu. Thursday was the fifth day of Kadu's fast at Gurukunj Mozari town, around 35km from Amravati. Shetty said, "The state govt is taking no action despite on an average eight farmers were committing suicide every day." He blamed wrong policies of the Centre for farmers not getting price for their produce. Pawar, who went to Amravati along with ex-minister Anil Deshmukh's son Salil, said, "Kadu's agitation is for the benefit of farmers and that is why we are supporting it. When we raise issues related to farmers, the govt simply mocks us. If the govt ignores Kadu's demands, then it will prove costly for the ruling alliance, because people have realized that Mahayuti has fooled them for votes as none of the promises were fulfilled. " He added, though Kadu has started the agitation from Vidarbha, it will soon spread across the state. "The legislature session is starting by June end, and we will raise these issues there," said Pawar. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Shetty, while talking about the specific issues being raised by Kadu, said, "The farmers were forced to sell soyabean below the assured price in open market this year because the govt gave rebate to industrialists on palm oil import. Had this not happened, farmers would have got good price to their soybean crop. But this govt cares only about industrialists." "We have not raised any unreasonable demands. The govt should take cognizance of Kadu's agitation and take farmers' issues in the right earnest. If the state govt does not respond to the demands and take a concrete decision by June 14, no one will be allowed to move in the state," Shetty warned. He also criticized CM Devendra Fadnavis and deputy CM Ajit Pawar, saying, "The Mahayuti govt had promised complete farm loan waiver before assembly polls. But what happened next?" "Ajit Pawar claimed the state is not in the pink of financial health. But it was Pawar who had ordered a collector to change his vehicle when its air-conditioner developed snag during his Kolhapur tour, baring his spendthrift ways." Shetty chided the govt for prioritizing bullet train project than granting farm loan waiver. Shetty also targeted Amravati guardian minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule saying, "Bawankule takes a helicopter to attend the birthday of a sand mafia, but has no gumption to meet Kadu who has been agitating since Sunday over farmers' issues."
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Quota activist Jarange, MP Jankar back Bacchu Kadu
1 2 3 Amravati: Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange on Wednesday called on Prahar Janshakti Party president and former minister Bacchu Kadu at Gurukunj Mozari and extended his support to him. Kadu, who has launched indefinite hunger strike over the pressing demands concerning persons with disabilities, farmers, agricultural laborers, widows, unemployed youth, shepherds, and fishermen communities since Sunday last, also received support from Mahadeo Jankar and Nilesh Lanke, MP. On the fourth day of the hunger strike, Jarange and Jankar visited the protest site and expressed solidarity with Kadu's agitation. The agitation has been receiving overwhelming support from various political parties and social organisations. Prahar Janshakti Party activists have launched agitation at various places in Amravati district to express solidatry with Kadu's agitation. Addressing media, Jarange said, "The highest number of farmer suicides are occurring in Vidarbha and Marathwada and farmers are in deep crisis. Kadu has put his life at stake for their cause. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo From my own experience with hunger strikes, I know it is not an easy path. The fact that he has used the term 'final journey' is extremely serious. I urge him to take care of his health." Jarange appealed to chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar to urgently address the demands of the protesting farmers. If their voices go unheard, farmers will have no choice but to take to the streets, he warned. Emphasizing unity among communities, Jarange stated, "In this movement, there are no Marathas or OBCs, we must set aside caste differences and stand united as farmers. All farmer leaders must immediately convene a joint meeting and extend support to this protest. A statewide Maharashtra bandh must be announced. Not a single vehicle should move that day. We have the will to act, and we are ready to leave politics aside for this fight. " Kadu thanked Jarange for his unwavering support and reiterated the urgency of the matter. "Every day, 20 to 25 farmers are ending their lives. Imagine the pain when a farmer is forced to sell soybeans for just Rs3,500 per quintal after months of hard labor. This injustice must end," Kadu said. Senior leader Girish Gandhi was also present at the protest site, showing cross-party solidarity for the farmers' cause. Mahadeo Jankar, president of Rashtriya Samaj Party, too criticized Mahayuti govt, accusing it of coming to power through alleged EVM manipulation and being intoxicated by power. He warned the govt not to compel people to sacrifice their lives and called for united action against the administration's neglect of farmers, the underprivileged, Dalits, and tribal communities. Hunger strike enters Day 4 The indefinite hunger strike demanding justice for farmers has entered its fourth day today even as Bachchu Kadu's health has reportedly started to deteriorate. According to the administration, he has lost nearly 4 kg weight and is experiencing high blood pressure. Several farmer organisations, disability rights groups, and public representatives visited the protest site to extend their support to Kadu's cause. The growing support reflects the seriousness of the issues raised. Team of doctors deployed In view of the ongoing agitation, the district administration has taken precautionary measures and deployed a special team of expert doctors to monitor health condition of Kadu and other protestors. The collector's office has directed the civil surgeon and medical superintendent of the Divisional Referral Service Hospital and Super Specialty Hospital to conduct regular health check-ups of Kadu and other protestors. A two-member expert medical team, including a doctor from the Super Specialty Hospital, has been appointed. This team will carry out health examinations twice a day and submit detailed reports with necessary recommendations to the district administration twice daily. Prior to this, Kadu had submitted memorandums to the authorities on May 24 and June 4 regarding the same demands and informed about the agitation. District Collector Ashish Yerekar has instructed the concerned officials to take all necessary precautions to ensure the safety and well-being of the protestors.
The Print
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
Will not withdraw hunger strike, says Bachhu Kadu
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said state Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule will speak to Kadu. Farm leaders, including Rakesh Tikait, and other politicians have visited Kadu since June 8 when he launched the fast at Gurukunj Mozari village in Teosa taluka of Amravati district. Amravati, Jun 11 (PTI) Former MLA Bachhu Kadu on Wednesday vowed to continue his indefinite hunger strike till the Maharashtra government accepted his demands for farm loan waiver and addressed issues concerning Divyang people. Among other demands, Kadu, who heads the Prahar Janshakti Party, has sought monthly assistance of Rs 6,000 for Divyang people. Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange called on Kadu on Wednesday to extend his support. He appealed to farmers' organisations to observe a statewide bandh to support Kadu. Kadu said he has always been fighting for the cause of farmers. 'Agriculturists are committing suicide every day. They are suffering,' he said, adding that his agitation was not driven by his defeat in the assembly polls. PTI COR CLS NSK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Maha Farmers Donate Blood In Protest To Seek Loan Waiver
1 2 Nagpur: Adopting a novel way of protest in several parts of the state, farmers donated blood on Wednesday as a symbolic gesture to draw attention of those who matter in govt to seek farm loan waiver . The protest was organised by Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana, headed by former MP Raju Shetty , and Prahar Janshakti Party of Bachchu Kadu . Both Shetty and Kadu have been taking up farmers' issues. Kadu, who lost 2024 assembly poll to BJP from Achalpur in Amravati district, held the protest near Traffic Park in Dharampeth in Nagpur. At Pusad in Yavatmal district, a group of around 120 farmers gathered outside the home of Maharashtra's minister for tribal development, soil, water conservation, and public works, Indranil Naik. Out of them, 47 farmers donated blood. "Similar protests were also held in front of ministers' bungalows at other places in the state," said Deepak Aade, one of the activists who took part in the protest. "It's a symbolic gesture that impoverished farmers can only give their blood instead of keep repaying loans," said Manish Jadhav, an activist who took part in the protest. "Once again, farmers are cash-starved," he said. Aade told TOI that primary demand of the farmers is loan waiver. However, farmers are also demanding that state govt should increase monthly dole of Rs1,500 given to people with disabilities to Rs6,000, he said.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Time of India
8 accused get 3-day police custody in property dealer contract killing
Nagpur: The eight accused, including alleged mastermind Sangita Sahare and her key co-accused Lalla Mishra, were remanded to police custody for three days after they were produced before the court on Tuesday. The four minors, including one who was involved in a murder in the past, were sent to the shelter home by the Juvenile Justice Board . Twelve persons, including the minors, had been rounded up by the crime branch for their role in hacking property dealer Ankush Kadu to death on April 20 at Guru Teg Bahadur Singh Nagar. Sources stated that Sangita, who was arrested for murder in the past, gave a contract of Rs15 lakh to eliminate Kadu over a north Nagpur property dispute, which had lasted for over two decades. Kadu, who also had several offences against him, had multiple disputes related to properties with others as well. One of the accused, Rahul Wagh, is also related to a radical outfit. Senior inspector Satish Ade of Kapil Nagar police station said that the eight accused would be thoroughly grilled. "We sought remand for around one week but got three days from the court. The accused will be thoroughly grilled. More persons could be arrested in the future," said the Senior PI.
