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Beed Activist Laxman Hake Dives into 45‑ft Well to Spotlight Drought Crisis
✍️ News18 Marathi
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 05:36 PM
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In a dramatic protest, Beed resident Laxman Hake entered a 45‑foot well to draw attention to the region’s worsening drought conditions.
The Beed district of Maharashtra has been grappling with severe water shortages, with many villages reporting dwindling groundwater levels and crop failures.
To dramatise the crisis, local activist Laxman Hake voluntarily descended into a 45‑foot‑deep well near his village. The act was intended to symbolise the depth of the drought’s impact and to compel authorities and the public to take urgent action.
The protest, which lasted several minutes, was captured by local media and quickly spread across social platforms, sparking discussions about water conservation and policy response in the region.
News18 Marathi reported on the event, highlighting Hake’s commitment and the community’s response to the stark visual of a man standing in a dry, sun‑baked well.
To dramatise the crisis, local activist Laxman Hake voluntarily descended into a 45‑foot‑deep well near his village. The act was intended to symbolise the depth of the drought’s impact and to compel authorities and the public to take urgent action.
The protest, which lasted several minutes, was captured by local media and quickly spread across social platforms, sparking discussions about water conservation and policy response in the region.
News18 Marathi reported on the event, highlighting Hake’s commitment and the community’s response to the stark visual of a man standing in a dry, sun‑baked well.