Social activist Anna Hazare also hoped that the stir be conducted in a peaceful manner. Social activist Anna Hazare also hoped that the stir be conducted in a peaceful manner. Social activist Anna Hazare on Friday extended his support to agitating farmers in Maharashtra and expressed his desire to mediate between the state government and the agriculturists if asked to. “If farmers’ leaders wish so, I am ready to initiate a dialogue with farmers and the government,” Hazare said. Farmers in Nashik district are opposing acquisition of land for the proposed Super Communication Expressway connecting Mumbai and Nagpur.

Source: Indian Express June 02, 2017 13:07 UTC