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Farmers protest

DAVANGERE: Protesting against the death of a farmer, who reportedly committed suicide after he was unable to get fertilizers, farmers on Thursday staged a dharna at Gandhi Circle here.

The farmer, Ajjappa, consumed poison on Wednesday. The farmers staged the dharna along with his body. They demanded the resignation of the Chief Minister. The administration has issued a cheque of Rs. 1 lakh to the deceased farmer’s family. Deputy Commissioner M.B. Dyaberi also assured the family a house under the Ashraya housing scheme.

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