Hunger Strike

Anna Hazare ends hunger strike after meeting Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

Hazare had been fasting for seven days to demand the appointment of Lokpal at the Centre and Lokayuktas in states, and a better prices to farmers for their yield.

Anna Hazare has lost 5 kgs due to hunger strike over Lokpal, claims aide

Hazare's demands include appointment of Lokpal at the Centre and Lokayuktas in states, and giving better prices to farmers for their yield.

Haryana: Govt gives in to demands of 80 girls on hunger strike seeking school upgradation

Seven days 80-odd girls of classes IX and X sat on a hunger strike in Haryana’s Rewari district demanding upgradation of school, the state government finally gave in to their demands on Wednesday.

80 girl students of classes IX and X are on hunger strike in this Haryana village. Read why

DMK urges TN Governor to 'nullify' trust vote; to stage hunger strike on February 22

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Sunday requested Tamil Nadu Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao to "nullify" the vote of confidence, terming it as 'unconstitutional and highly undemocratic' which was adopted by contravening the rules of the

Soldier's wife joins him in hunger strike demanding justice

Joing her husband in protest, Richa Singh, wife of Army jawan Yagya Pratap Singh, who had alleged exploitation by his superiors, also sat on hunger strike today, demanding justice for her husband. Richa said her

Delhi High Court asks Kanhaiya to help end JNU students’ hunger strike

Delhi High Court on Friday asked JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar to immediately end the indefinite hunger strike by students

Hunger strike worsens Kanhaiya's health, hospitalised

New Delhi: JNU student leader Kanhaiya Kumar, who has been on hunger strike for a week at the campus, was hospitalised today after his health deteriorated, a fellow student said. "Kanhaiya is in a bad

Irom Sharmila rejects request to call off hunger strike

Irom Sharmila has rejected state Social Welfare Minister Akoijam Mirabai's appeal to call off her hunger strike.

Hardik Patel sent to hospital after being on a hunger strike for 2 days

Surat: Incarcerated Patel quota stir spearhead Hardik Patel, on a hunger strike since Thursday, has been admitted to a hospital after he complained of weakness and dizziness.The 22-year-old, who launched his indefinite fast in Lajpore

FTII students to end hunger strike if govt fixes meeting date

Pune: The agitating FTII students today said they would withdraw their hunger strike to pave way for a dialogue with the government if the I&B Ministry confirmed a date for talks to resolve their demands