Vegetable vendor at the Pune APMC on Friday

The demand for farmer loan waivers has gained traction, as the indefinite farmers' strike across the state is starting to impact supply and prices. Over the last two days, APMCs in Navi Mumbai, Kalyan and Pune have seen a drastic drop in the number of vehicles coming in with fresh supplies, leading to a hike in prices of most essentials. In fact, from Saturday, the prices of fruits, vegetables and milk will see a rise, as the situation hadn't turned around till Friday. To make matters worse, after a stone pelting incident, the police resorted to a mild lathicharge in Nipad and Lasgoan.