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Bhartiya Kisan Union to oppose BJP in Gujarat, HP elections

Bhartiya Kisan Union to oppose BJP in Gujarat, HP elections

New Delhi, Nov 7 (UNI) In a setback to the BJP, the Tikait Singh-led Bhartiya Kisan Union on Tuesday gave a call to its affiliates in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh to vote against the party in the forthcoming elections 'for ignoring the demands of farmers'.
Announcing the BKU plan to launch a nation-wide stir on March 13 against the government for not addressing farmers’ issues, Mr Tikait said here the Union had decided to oppose the BJP in the two states that are going to the polls.
Assembly elections will be held in Himachal Pradesh on November 9 and in Gujarat on December 9 and 14.

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