Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Indore Activist’s Hunger Strike Targets Illegal Hoardings, Posters and Banners
Prahlad Pandey is protesting illegal signs and advertisements around Indore.
He is refusing food and drinking only water during his fast.
He has been sitting near a Gandhi statue with his wife, Sangeeta.
Pandey says the signs should be removed from streets and public places.
Rajeev Talwaar supported him and praised his courage.
Talwaar also said people like Pandey should become leaders.
Pandey’s larger campaign, called Jan Dharma, asks citizens to question the government about public problems.
He mentioned potholes, missing teachers, and shortages of doctors and medicines.
Social activist Prahlad Pandey began an indefinite water-only fast against illegal hoardings, banners and posters in Indore.
Pandey has been protesting with his wife, Sangeeta Pandey, near the Gandhi statue at Regal Square for five days.
Rajeev Talwaar praised Pandey’s public-interest campaign and said people like him should enter politics or public office.
Pandey said the protest also promotes his “Jan Dharma” campaign, urging citizens to question authorities regularly.
He cited potholes, teacher shortages, and shortages of doctors and medicines as issues requiring government accountability.
- Who
- Social activist Prahlad Pandey, supported by Rajeev Talwaar and accompanied by his wife, Sangeeta Pandey.
- What
- An indefinite water-only hunger strike against illegal hoardings, banners and posters, alongside the Jan Dharma civic campaign.
- When
- Pandey had been protesting for five days when the article was published.
- Where
- Near the Gandhi statue at Regal Square in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- He wants illegal displays removed and is urging citizens to hold authorities accountable for public issues.
- Protester
- Prahlad Pandey
- Protest type
- Indefinite water-only fast
- Main demand
- Removal of illegal hoardings, banners and posters
- Location
- Near the Gandhi statue, Regal Square, Indore
- Duration reported
- Five days
- Supporter
- Rajeev Talwaar
- Campaign
- Jan Dharma