Shivraj Singh Chouhan ends his indefinite peace fast

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday ended his indefinite fast he was observing for the restoration of peace in his state.

Earlier, on Saturday, he began his indefinite fast for the restoration of peace.

The Chief Minister sat down on fast at the BHEL Dusshera Maidan here at 1100 hours and ran his government from the venue.

It may be mentioned that farmers’ protests that started in the state on June 1, demanding better prices for their produce and debt relief, turned violent on June 6 when five farmers were killed in police firing in Mandsaur.

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The violence has spilled over to several other districts, including in the Malwa-Nimad area and even reached the state capital.

Angry farmers have been blocking roads, vandalising property and setting vehicles on fire.

A farmer who was injured in police firing died on Friday, while one more has committed suicide.