Lucknow farmers celebrate Diwali at protest site, remain firm on demands
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Farmers from Mohammadpur Bhakti Kheda village in Lucknow celebrated the festival of Diwali at the protest site. The farmers, who are agitating over their demands, remained at the demonstration even on the day of the festival. They made it clear that their struggle would continue until their demands are resolved.
On Diwali, people usually celebrate the festival with their families, but the farmers of Mohammadpur Bhakti Kheda gave priority to their demands and celebrated Diwali at the protest site itself. During this, the farmers reiterated their resolve to continue the agitation. They said the demands they have been raising for a long time have still not been resolved.
The presence of farmers at the protest even on the festival day underlined the seriousness of their movement. The farmers said they have been continuously raising their voice in the hope of resolving their problems. Their attention is now fixed on the action to be taken by the administration and the officials concerned.
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