Shivraj Singh Begins 'Peace' Fast Today As Farmers Call For 'Action'

Amid raging farmers' protest in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has started his indefinite fast and will continue "until peace is restored". The Chief Minister is sitting at Bhopal's Dussehra Maidan, where people can discuss their problems with him. He has assured them of all help. He is also believed to be considering waiving interest on farm loans, which could benefit over six lakh farmers at a cost of around 2,000 crore to the taxpayer. He made an emotional appeal to farmers, saying he has been a farmer and understands their problems.