The farmers in Maharashtra have withdrawn their two-day strike after assurances from the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday that about 70 per cent of their demands would be met by the government.

A committee has been set up, which will consider all aspects of their demands, which includes loan waiver, free electricity and a higher price for their produce. In the early hours of the morning, Fadnavis had a marathon discussion with farmers and promised them that the State Government will take necessary steps to help farmers by October 31.

The Fadnavis Government has decided to table a bill in the Monsoon session of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, which will assure minimum price for agricultural products. If traders offer lower price below minimum price then it will be considered as a criminal act.

The farmers had entered into the strike from June 1 , which saw sporadic violence in Northern Maharashtra.

The Maharashtra Government is also planning to revise milk prices and appoint an independent observer for dairy business to help farmers. The decision on hiking milk prices would be taken by June 20.

The Government has also agreed to waive off penalty and interest on pending power bills and also look to set up more cold storages and agro-processing units in the state.

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