They also demanded to ensure the supply of drinking water in every ward, make irrigation equipment and agricultural electrification free for all, and immediately stop the exploitation of rivers.
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Madhes Krishi-Jal Andolan Sangharsh Samiti protested in Maitighar Mandal on Friday, demanding immediate relief to farmers and compensation in terms of cost as paddy planting could not be done due to drought.
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