The Pioneer, Aug 22, 2011
Kalahandi: Supporting Anna Hazare’s demand for Jan Lokpal Bill, members of different Trusts have been sitting on dharna since August 16 at Gandhi Chowk. Chinmaya Behera, Kalahandi Individual Satyagraha Trust, Balakrishna Senapati, Bharat Swabhiman Trust, Manindra Mohanty, Kalahandi Youth Federation, Badri Narayan Pattnaik, Kalahandi Swabhiman Jagaran Manch, Pradeep Kumar Moharana, Gayatri Parivar, begun their fast-unto-death on last Saturday.
‘Declare Dharmagarh, Golamunda drought-hit’
Dharmagarh: Thousands of farmers belonging to Dharmagarh and Golamunda blocks took to the streets here on Friday demanding declaration of the areas as completely drought-hit. The farmers took out a rally across Dharmagarh town, followed by a meeting before the Sub-Collector’s office. Convener of Samruddha Odisha, Prabir Mohanty, State general secretary Digambar Duria, and leaders of various farmers’ associations participated in the meeting and criticised the State and Central Governments for their apathy. They said farmers have lost their hopes even if it rains adequately now. A memorandum addressed to the Governor was also given to the Sub-Collector. The farmers also threatened to intensify the agitation if their demands are not fulfilled soon.
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