Dhule, Nov. 8 -- Members of the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) observed a 'Black Diwali' in Maharashtra's Dhule district by eating bhakri and chutney outside the District Collector's Office on Sunday, protesting against what they termed inadequate financial assistance announced by the state government for farmers.
The protesters demanded that the government immediately provide financial assistance of Rs 1 lakh to each farmer. They also raised slogans against the state government during the protest.
Amid drought-like conditions across Maharashtra, the state government has announced an advance financial assistance of Rs 5,000 for farmers. However, the announcement has triggered protests, with farmers questioning how they can celebrate Diwali ...