Amravati, 13 June (HS): A supporter of former minister and founder

president of Prahar Janshakti Party, Bachhu Kadu consumed poison, following a delay in taking steps by the state government to resolve the issues raised by

Kadu. The supporter, a member of Prahar, Ajay Bhawatrao Chaudhari (35), a

resident of Karajgaon in Warud Tehsil of Amravati district, who consumed

poison, has been hospitalised.

Meanwhile, the health of Kadu deteriorated on the

sixth day of his indefinite hunger strike. He vomited blood, posing a serious

concern for his supporters. He launched a hunger strike on June 8, to press for

his long-pending demands. The demands include waiver of cop loan for farmers,

hike in financial support for the disabled, and 15 other demands.

Sources stated that Maharashtra’s Revenue Minister

Chandrashekhar Bawankule is expected to meet Kadu on Friday. A viable solution

to the demands is expected to be worked out during the meeting to end Kadu’s

hunger strike.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar