India, July 23 -- Amit Bhatnagar, a leader of people affected by the Ken-Betwa Link Project, is expected to end his 18-day fast after officials ordered fresh verification in affected villages.

The Jai Kisan Organisation says the verification will cover families whose names were left out of the eligible list for project-related relief or recognition.

Villagers in parts of Panna and Chhatarpur have launched a 'chulha bandh' protest, stopping cooking at home as a mark of solidarity.

Environmentalists, farmer leaders, social activists and nearly 500 representatives from national organisations have appealed to Bhatnagar to end his fast because of his deteriorating health.

Amit Bhatnagar, a leader of people affected by the Ken-Betwa Link Pr...