Premanand Naik, the former sarpanch of Sancoale, has temporarily paused his hunger strike, receiving a glass of juice from Fr. Kenneth Teles, though he has vowed to resume it shortly. The protest, primarily against the construction license granted to Bhutani Infra, continues to gain momentum, with community members and activists staging ongoing protests. The hunger strike has seen notable support from local figures, including politicians and activists, who have rallied in solidarity. They argue that the Bhutani project threatens the environmental integrity and heritage of the area​.