The indefinite hunger strike by two junior doctors at North Bengal Medical College and Hospital entered its eighth day, with no signs of a resolution. The strike was initiated by postgraduate trainees, Souvik and Aloke, to press for the implementation of a 10-point charter of demands.
Amid the ongoing hunger strike by junior doctors, that started yesterday, senior doctors have decided to join the protest in solidarity.
The AAP leaders and CM's wife were also present as the water minister began her fast.
Earlier Wednesday, the Maharashtra government had called an all-party meeting on the issue of Maratha quota where leaders agreed on Maratha reservation within legal framework.
Maratha leader Manoj Jarange-Patil has issued a fresh threat for a relay hunger strike from October 25 if his demands for reservations to the community are not accepted by Tuesday (tomorrow), sparking concerns in the state government.
A video on the reformist's private YouTube channel showed scores of locals joining his protest site.
Xu, 54, was detained after he held up a placard outside Hangzhou's Yuquan police station demanding his phone back.
“This fight is for our farmers,” he said, adding: “If UP police do not arrest the union minister's son, I will go on hunger strike. It is my "vachan" (promise)."
The Governor had visited the family of a young final year Ayurveda medical student, who took her life after her husband allegedly demanded an expensive car last month. After paying tributes, Khan had told the media that NGOs and volunteers should step up the awareness drive through a campaign against dowry and promised that he is ready to work as a volunteer.
Yesterday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had also extended support to the protesting farmers and said he will fast along with farmers.
