Mohali, April 15 -- A hunger strike by farmers and landowners opposing land acquisition for the Aerotropolis project in Mohali, ongoing since March 25, was called off today after the Punjab government accepted key demands and issued assurances. The protest reflected continuing unrest over land pooling and compensation concerns.

Housing and urban development minister Hardeep Singh Mundian and MLA Kulwant Singh facilitated the resolution at the GMADA office, where the agitation had continued for weeks. The strike ended after farmer leaders were offered juice to end the hunger strike, in the presence of senior officials, including GMADA chief administrator Sakshi Sawhny and land acquisition officer Rohit Jindal.

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