Social activist Anna Hazare – who yesterday canceled his hunger strike in support of farmers protesting the agriculture laws, after meeting senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis – must clarify his position on this issue, Maharashtra’s ruling Shiv Sena said Saturday in party mouthpiece “Saamna“.
It looked like Anna is taking a stand over it (the farmers’ protest against the agriculture laws). But he pulled it back so we don’t really know what is his stand.” the Sena editorial said.
Attacking the center for “trying to destroy the farmers’ movement” and treating farmers “as if they are some international criminals”, the editorial reminded Anna Hazare that the protesters would have gained courage had he followed through with his initial declaration of support.
“What does Anna really think of the farm laws? Does Anna support those who are battling on the Delhi borders? Who is he siding with? At least let Maharashtra know this,” it added.
“Old farmers are protesting on the borders. Anna should have stood by them. Sitting in Ralegan Siddhi (around 120 km from Pune) and playing with BJP leaders is pointless,” the Sena said.