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Maha: Farmers throw limes at Ajit Pawar's convoy

Parbhani, Apr 26 (UNI) Angry with the state government over not giving a loan waiver for crops damaged due to unseasonal rain, farmers allegedly threw limes at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's convoy on Saturday.
During Pawar's tour of the district, farmers and activists of various organisations reportedly became aggressive over their demand of loan waiver.
Farmers also criticised Ajit Pawar's statement on loan waiver.
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