Anna Hazare

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Anna Hazare To Launch Hunger Strike On Farmers' Issue, Writes To PM

Supporting the farmer’s protest, 83-year-old activist Anna Hazare on January 14 wrote a letter to the PM Narendra Modi, restating his hunger strike plan. Hazare said to launch "the last hunger strike" of his life in Delhi by January end. He has demanded to implement the Swaminathan Committee’s recommendation and restore the autonomy of Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices. He also blamed the government for overlooking to his earlier… read-more

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 - 08:27 AM / by Sakshi Teresa Emmanuel

Tags: social activist, Anna Hazare, Hunger Strike, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Ramlila Maidan, Delhi, Farmers Protest, Farmer law

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D Prakash Rao

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PM Modi Mourns Death Of Padma Shri Laureate Activist D Prakash Rao

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 13 sent out his condolences on the demise of an eminent social worker and Padma Shri D Prakash Rao. The 63-year-old social activist was hospitalized in Cuttack over-breathing issues where he later tested positive for Covid-19. The PM said, "The outstanding work that has done will continue motivating people." PM Modi appreciated Rao for his excellent contribution to rural… read-more

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 - 08:06 PM / by Bhavyata Kagrana

Tags: Narendra Modi, D Prakash Rao, Padma Shri, social activist

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