The Farmers who were protesting against the Maharashtragovernment demanding a complete loan waiver were returning to their native villages after the government assented to their demands.
Meanwhile, 300 farmers were undergoing treatment in JJ Hospital over complaints of fever, stomach-related ailment, and leg injuries.
Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Monday that his government has accepted most of the demands of the farmers protesting in Mumbai. He also added that they have given a written letter to the farmers.
Earlier in the day, Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Girish Mahajan had saidthat the farmers seemed satisfied after meeting with the ministers.
Over50,000 farmers had marched to Mumbaion Sunday to protest at the legislative assembly demanding a complete loan waiver amongstother things, in Maharashtra.
Their other demands included higherprices for their produce and implementation of the Swaminathan Committee recommendations.Longtime cultivators of Adivasiland also demanding transfer of the land to their names.