Rohtak, May 25 -- Former Haryana chief minister (CM) and leader of the Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Sunday visited district's Rithal village and extended support to farmers protesting over shortage of canal water and the growing drinking water crisis in the region.

Addressing the protesters, Hooda said, "Farmers are not getting water for irrigation while people are struggling even for drinking water. The BJP government is responsible for pushing the state into such a situation," he said.

During his visit, Hooda listened to the grievances of farmers and villagers and directed officials to address the grievances. He also wrote a demi-pfficial letter to CM Nayab Singh Saini regarding the issue.

The protesting villagers are alleging...