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Maharashtra Farmers Call off agitation after loan waiver, Protests continue in MP and Karnataka

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Maharashtra Farmers Call off agitation after loan waiver, Protests continue in MP and Karnataka

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maharasthra has announced a agricultural loan waiver scheme as farmers are on strike in neighbouring states including Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka.

As farmers across the country are taking to streets and the protests spread from one State to another, the BJP-led government in Maharashtra on Sunday announced a farm loan waiver scheme with conditions assuring the benefits reach only marginal farmers and “genuine farmers” who have been paying off their loans.

Maharshtra government’s announcement came as a major relief for the farmers who have been on an indefinite strike for the last week. The decision prompted the striking farmers’ organisation to cancel their ongoing protests.

Farmers across the country, on grief despite having a good harvest and monsoon, are on streets demanding loan waiver, better price for their produce and implementation of Swaminathan Committee report as a partial relief.

The farmers’ protest in BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh witnessed violent eruptions as six farmers were killed in a police shooting last Tuesday.  The repressive measures taken by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan were widely criticised by various political parties and leaders. Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi visited the protesting farmers in Mandsaur district, the spot where the shooting took place. Swaraj Abhiyan leader Yogendra Yadav, rights activists Medha Patkar and Swami Agnivesh were arrested on Sunday for trying to enter the district to meet the farmers and bereaving families without permission.

The agitations are spreading to other states including Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan and Karnataka, giving nightmares to Narendra Modi-led BJP government at centre.

Meanwhile in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis-led government waived the loans of marginal farmers – 3.1 million out of the total 13.6 million  farmers – with immediate effect. The total cost of the waiver is yet to be known as the state government is already facing a debt crisis. Fadnavis last week had announced that a waiver for marginal farmers is possible but a blanket waiver for everyone would cost the government “an unaffordable Rs 1.114 trillion”.

Maharashtra revenue minister and senior BJP leader Chandrakant Patil told while announcing the waiver scheme, “Those farmers have to be helped who have repaid their loans regularly so that the credit culture and discipline is not disturbed. The committee will link farm loans with the farmers who are dependent on farming as their only means of livelihood and who deserve relief. Farm loans of all such farmers are being waived off.”

The announcement came after Fadnavis last week said the government was taking necessary efforts to implement “biggest farm loan waiver in the history of Maharashtra”. The ministers were joined by leaders and members of the farmers’ steering committee which led the protests in Nashik, Ahmednagar, Kolhapur, Sangli, and Pune districts. Many other leaders and outfits not invited for the talk,  termed the move “treason”.

Congress-ruling state Karnataka also saw protests by farmers demanding loan waivers. The party was criticised for its double stand where on one side the national leaders extending support to the agitating farmers and turning a blind eye to the plight of farmers in their own ruling states.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Bollywood actor Neha Sharma campaigns for her father Ajit Sharma in Bhagalpur, Bihar

The Bollywood actor posted a video on her Instagram handle which showed her journey through various districts of Bihar, including Kishanganj, Banka, Purnea and Katihar. She was dressed in a traditional salwar kameez and was seen greeting and encouraging the public to cast their votes.

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Bollywood actor Neha Sharma’s recent participation in a roadshow in Bihar has taken the internet by storm. Sharma, known for her roles in films like Tum Bin 2 and Crook, was seen supporting her father, Ajit Sharma, who is contesting from Bhagalpur Lok Sabha seat on a Congress ticket. The roadshow came amid speculations that the actor might enter politics. But, it is now clear that she was just campaigning for her father.

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The Bollywood actor posted a video on her Instagram handle which showed her journey through various districts of Bihar, including Kishanganj, Banka, Purnea and Katihar. She was dressed in a traditional salwar kameez and was seen greeting and encouraging the public to cast their votes.

The actor received a warm reception and love from a large crowd in Pirpainti and Kahalgaon during her roadshow. She wrote on Instagram that it is said when someone gives one a place in their heart, then they live there forever. She said her heart is full of all the love and support she was receiving from the people. She thanked the people for the warm welcome she got in Pirpainti and Kahalgaon. Aapka pyar sar ankhon par.

Another video, circulating on social media showed the actor actively participating in her father’s election campaign in Bhagalpur. The election to the Bhagalpur Lok Sabha seat is set to take place in the 2nd phase on April 26. Ajit Sharma is representing the Congress and is up against JDU’s Ajay Kumar Mandal in this seat.

Earlier, there had been rumours and speculations that Neha Sharma might join politics. But many reports have clarified that she is not making her political debut yet. The Bollywood actor had been offered the opportunity to join politics by her father Ajjit Sharma but she is currently focusing on her acting career.

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Farmer’s son Nilkrishna Gajare Nirmalkumar from Maharashtra scores 100 NTA score in IIT-JEE Mains 2024

Nilkrishna Gajare’s father is a farmer and had to discontinue his own education after Class 12 as he faced financial difficulties. Gajare faced financial challenges growing up. However, his unwavering dedication and strategic approach to preparation set him apart from the crowd.

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Nilkrishna Gajare, who hails from Maharashtra’s Washim, achieved an extraordinary feat by securing a perfect score of 100 in the JEE Main 2024 examination. His journey from humble beginnings to the pinnacle of success is a source of inspiration for many people.

Nilkrishna Gajare’s father is a farmer and had to discontinue his own education after Class 12 as he faced financial difficulties. Gajare faced financial challenges growing up. However, his unwavering dedication and strategic approach to preparation set him apart from the crowd, which resulted in his remarkable achievement of emerging as topper of one of India’s toughest Engineering entrance exams.

Nilkrishna Gajare had a strategic plan that helped him succeed in IIT-JEE 2024. According to Nilkrishna persistence is important and one should never stop trying until they understand a topic. He said being curious and asking questions are important traits of a good student.  He said one should not be ashamed of asking questions.

Nilkrishna spent around 10-15 hours every day studying on his own for the JEE Main exam. He mentioned that he used his class notes for Physics and Physical Chemistry. For organic chemistry and inorganic chemistry, he relied on both notes and practice questions.

As for Mathematics, he believed that practicing regularly was the most important thing for him. Other interests of Nilkrishna include archery. He has participated at both state and national levels, and he finds joy in the sport.  He said archery helps him understand the importance of focusing his attention on his goals. Nilkrishna likes watching movies and said they are a great source of enjoyment and relaxation.

He likes to watch a movie after exams and occasionally treats himself to one each week too. Gajare aims to keep up the pace for the JEE-Advanced exam and hopes to get into the IITs. He said he wants to secure admission in IIT-Bombay in the computer science branch.

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Lok Sabha elections: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav files nomination from Kannauj

The Samajwadi Party has announced Akhilesh Yadav as its official candidate for the Kannauj Lok Sabha seat today

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Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav, submitted his nomination for the Kannauj Lok Sabha constituency ahead of tomorrow’s second round of voting. In front of Ram Gopal Yadav and other party leaders, the chief of the SP, who had previously contested the seat in 2000, 2004 and 2009, submitted the nomination.

Speaking with media, Ram Gopal Yadav said that SP would win the seat by a huge margin. The BJP candidate might lose his deposit in the seat, he said.

The Samajwadi Party has completely reversed its earlier plan to field former Mainpuri MP Tej Pratap Singh Yadav as their candidate, which is a significant political development.

Earlier, Akhilesh Yadav told reporters, people will find out when the nomination takes place, in reference to the speculations that he will contest for the seat. The historic victory of Kannauj is the subject of inquiry.

The former chief minister continued, the people have decided that the India bloc is coming as the future and the BJP will be history in this election.

Notably, elections for the Kannauj seat are scheduled for May 13, which would intensify the political drama that is now playing out in Uttar Pradesh. Previously regarded as the Samajwadi Party’s stronghold, the seat was lost by the party in the 2019 election when Subrat Pathak of the BJP won with a resounding victory.

The candidates competing for the following Uttar Pradesh seats will find out their destiny in the second round of voting, which is scheduled for tomorrow, Amroha, Meerut, Mathura, Baghpat, Aligarh, Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddh Nagar, and Bulandshahar.

Notably, two Bollywood celebrities running as BJP candidates in the second round are Hema Malini from Mathura and Arun Govil from Meerut. There are 91 contestants from UP competing in the second phase.

The seats in Gautam Buddha Nagar and Mathura are up for grabs, with a maximum of 15 applicants per seat. In Bulandshahr, six candidates are vying for the presidency. There are twelve contenders running in Amroha, eight in Meerut, seven in Baghpat, and fourteen in Ghaziabad and Aligarh.

1,67,77,198 votes will decide these candidates’ fates.

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