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JDS leaders demand electricity for farm pump sets and ₹25,000 relief for drought-hit farmers

JDS leaders demand electricity for farm pump sets and ₹25,000 relief for drought-hit farmers
Image: Prajavani

JDS Youth Unit State President Nikhil Kumaraswamy led a farmer self-respect march in Bannuru town, Tiranasipur, on Tuesday. He demanded that the government provide electricity to farm pump sets and ₹25,000 relief to farmer families affected by drought. He criticized the government for not distributing quality seeds and for conducting load shedding. The march, which started from Bannuru Kaveri Circle and ended at Santhemal Circle, was attended by several local leaders.

Originally reported by Prajavani Summarised from the source’s public news feed without altering the facts. Read the original report for the full story.
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