On March 12, Mumbaikars woke to the sight of thousands of farmers marching in a disciplined manner under the umbrella of the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) to the Azad Maidan in order to stage a protest and present their charter of long-pending demands to the state government. The overwhelming support of other farmers’ groups and political parties forced Devendra Fadnavis’ government to quickly give AIKS a written assurance of time-bound action, followed up by a statement the next day in the assembly.