While the fast-unto-death of Navnirman Krushak Sangathan (NKS) national convenor Akshay Kumar against slashing of assistance under the KALIA scheme entering its 13th day on Tuesday, some noted persons urged him to withdraw the agitation.
Dr Bhagaban Prakash, Prof Radha Mohan, Jagadananda and Rabi Das also urged Kumar and his supporters to keep agitation on in some other Ahimsa (nonviolent) way.
At the same time, they also urged the Government to take early steps to resolve various problems being faced by farmers and fulfil their demands as well.