Farmers' protests led by Lok Sangarsh Morcha at Azad Maidan, Mumbai has been called off after written assurances from Maharashtra Government.
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New Delhi, November 22: The political drama in Jammu & Kashmir last evening unfolded into an anti-climax, with Governor Satya Pal Malik dissolving the legislative assembly. The move came as a major setback for the National Conference and People's Democratic Party -- which had reached an agreement last evening to jointly stake claim for government formation. Stay tuned here for the live breaking news and updates from India and across the world.
Meanwhile, the agrarian protests in Maharashtra has reached the state capital Mumbai, where 30,000 farmers have marched from Thane under the aegis of Lok Sangharsh Morcha. The protesters are set to stage a march today from Somaiya Ground in Sion to the Azad Maidan. The Mumbai Police has issued traffic guidelines for commuters in the city.
On the political front, the poll battle has escalated in Madhya Pradesh -- which goes to polls on November 28. The BJP has launched a scathing attack on the Congress, after a video surfaced showing Kamal Nath asking Muslim cadres of the party to ensure 90 per cent voting from the community.
Among major global news, US President Donald Trump was lambasted by Democratic leader Tulsi Gabbard for his soft approach on Saudi Arabia. In an abusive tweet, Gabbard said, "Hey @realdonaldtrump: being Saudi Arabiaâs b**** is not âAmerica First,â he said.
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