Pawan Kalyan called off Hunger strike

Hyderabad, may 26: The Actor turned politician Pawan Kalyan has called off hunger strike at 5 PM by drinking lemon juice, demanding the Andhra Pradesh government to find a solution to the kidney disease in Uddanam region of Srikakulam district.

On Saturday, Pawan Kalyan observed one-day hunger strike demanding TDP Government to fulfill his demands regarding the well-being of Uddanam Kidney Victims.

Leaders of the Left parties will also call on Pawan to express their solidarity with his fast. Pawan, who is currently on a state-wide tour, had earlier demanded that the state government find a solution the problem in 48-hours, failing which he will go on hunger strike.

The actor said that the Uddanam problem was taken to the notice of the government but it had failed to respond to the situation. Leaders and activists of Jana Sena will observe fast in Vijayawada to express support to their leader's protest.

The party is demanding that the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) government take immediate steps to safeguard the health of affected people. Jana Sena has urged the government to immediately set up a research centre to find out the reasons for high incidence of kidney ailments in Uddanam.