Mandya farmers observe I-Day as black day
Protesting various policies including releasing of water to Tamil Nadu and national water policy, a farmers group led by Raitha Sangha staged a stir wearing black badges and holding black flags.
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The protest was held in the premises of Sir M Visvesvaraya Stadium at Mandya by the district administration.
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The farmers' organisations through their peaceful protest attracted many people who had gathered for the Independence Day programme.
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Protesters demanded proper supply of water to channels in Karnataka, to stop releasing water to Tamil Nadu and to form all-inclusive national water policy.
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The farmers also pressed to re-open Mysugar factory in the district.