MP CM Chouhan to sit on indefinite fast for Peace;Congress,CPI-M slam drama

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MP CM Chouhan to sit on indefinite fast for Peace;Congress,CPI-M slam drama

Expressing grief over the escalating farmers 'agitation,Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday said he will sit on an indefinite fast until peace is restored.the opposition slammed him for his "drama" and "hypocrisy".

Taking to reporters at his official residence,.chouhan said, "The state government is working for the farmers and in the past days,many important decisions have  been taken to benefit them.due to the abundance in union yield,the government is buying it at rs 8 per kg while toor and moong daal(pulses) will be brought at agreed upon rates.moreover,a commission has also been set up to look into the costs."

"Whenever the farmers were in distress,we have gone to their houses to find solutions,give compensation and distribute insurance claims.

Chouhan said that he will sit in BHEL's Dussehra maidan from 11 a.m on Saturday,fasting indefinitely for restoration of peace and will also run his government from the ground.

Leader of opposition in the assembly Ajay singh said'"while the farmers in the sate are on the roads with their demands,the chief minister has got down to this 'nautanki'(drama).he will now spend crores of rupees in this kejriwal-like drama."

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