Former Congress MP Y S Jaganmohan Reddy will undertake a day-long fast in the national capital today to protest against the "injustice" meted out to the state in the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal award. The former Congress MP from Kadapa arrived here this morning by a special train along with his supporters and farmers.

Jagan, who has announced his plans to launch a new party, will sit on a fast likely from 10 am at Jantar Mantar along with his supporters. Sources said the objective of the fast is to highlight farmers' plight who suffered heavily due to cyclones, untimely rains and floods over the last one year and possible adverse impact of the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal on the state. Jagan's camp claims that at least a dozen Congress MLAs and few MPs will participate in the fast.

Published Date : Tuesday, 11/1/2011 1:50 PM IST