Farmers’ Satyagraha In Jodiya Enters Fourth Day; Two Fasting Protesters Fall ill
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A farmers’ Satyagraha in Vavdi village of Jamnagar’s Jodiya taluka entered its fourth day on Saturday, with seven village leaders, including sarpanch Bhaveshbhai, continuing an indefinite hunger strike over the installation of electricity poles and power lines in agricultural fields. Two fasting protesters have fallen ill during the agitation, raising concern at the protest site.
A Kisan Satyagraha camp has been set up at the premises of the Ramdevpirji Maharaj Temple in Vavdi, where the seven leaders are observing the indefinite fast. The protesters have been surviving on water and have said they will continue their agitation until the administration and the electricity company take an appropriate decision on their demands.
Seven village leaders on indefinite hunger strike
Sarpanch Bhaveshbhai and six other village leaders began the indefinite hunger strike in support of farmers’ concerns and rights over the installation of electricity poles and power lines in agricultural fields.
The farmer leaders said they were not opposed to development but wanted the administration and the electricity company to consider farmers’ concerns and representations before proceeding with the installation.
They have called for dialogue with farmers and a permanent solution to the issue.
Two protesters fall ill
The health of protesters at the Satyagraha camp has become a concern as two people fell ill during the agitation.
A farmer identified as Neerabhai Maraj fell ill during the Satyagraha and was immediately shifted to a government hospital in a 108 ambulance. After receiving initial treatment, he was reportedly referred to G.G. Hospital in Jamnagar for further treatment.
Meanwhile, another fasting protester, Mahipatbhai Dangar, also fell ill, further raising concern among the farmers and villagers at the camp.
The health issues come as the seven leaders continue their indefinite hunger strike without food.
Farmers from neighbouring villages extend support
The agitation has also received support from farmers in neighbouring villages. Farmers from Limbuda, Anada, Bhadra, Keshiya and Rampar reached Vavdi in large numbers to back the protest.
The visiting farmers were welcomed at the Satyagraha camp by villagers with drums, traditional music and samaiyu, a traditional ceremonial welcome.
Protesters vow to continue agitation
Sarpanch Bhaveshbhai and the other six fasting leaders said their indefinite hunger strike and peaceful, Gandhian-style agitation would continue until the administration and the electricity company take an appropriate decision in the interest of farmers.
The leaders said the Satyagraha was continuing to receive strong support from farmers in surrounding villages and reiterated their demand for a farmer-friendly dialogue and a permanent solution to the issue.
