Nation Rallies Behind Medha Patkar's Fight for Sardar Sarovar Project Affected

Activist Medha Patkar's indefinite hunger strike in Madhya Pradesh demands rehabilitation for those affected by the Sardar Sarovar Project. Nationwide support grows as her health deteriorates. Supreme Court directives for compensation remain unfulfilled, pressing state and central authorities to take action.

Activist Medha Patkar has gained widespread support from people across various states and a farmers' body as she continues her agitation in Madhya Pradesh, demanding the rehabilitation of those displaced by the Sardar Sarovar Project on the Narmada river.

Patkar, leading the Narmada Bachao Andolan, has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Kheda Basti in Chikhalda village for the past six days. Her protest focuses on compelling authorities to implement Supreme Court directions on compensation and rehabilitation for the displaced persons.

Amid deteriorating health, supporters including Activist Prafulla Samantara and former MLA Suneelam arrived to show solidarity. They warned that if demands aren't met soon, the agitation would spread nationwide. The Supreme Court mandated compensation in 2017, yet the directives remain unfulfilled. Patkar's supporters demand urgent action from state and central officials.

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