Nashik Farmers' 'Red Storm' March Halted After Demands Accepted, Tribute to Ajit Dada
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News18•29-01-2026, 18:28
Nashik Farmers' 'Red Storm' March Halted After Demands Accepted, Tribute to Ajit Dada
- •The farmers' 'Red Storm' march from Nashik to Mumbai, demanding implementation of the Forest Rights Act and other issues, has been suspended.
- •The state government accepted all demands after a meeting with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and subsequent discussions with Nashik District Collector Ayush Prasad.
- •Protestors halted at Bhatsa Phata and decided to withdraw the agitation out of respect for the demise of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
- •Hundreds of protestors paid tribute to Ajit Pawar with slogans like 'Ajit Dada Amar Rahe' and observed two minutes of silence.
- •Key demands accepted include re-examination of forest rights claims, provision of government scheme benefits to forest landholders, and a plan for water conservation.
Why It Matters: Nashik farmers' march suspended after demands met and a heartfelt tribute paid to the late Ajit Pawar.
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