BKU-Doaba to block NH tomorrow

Jalandhar: Bharti Kisan Union (Doaba) has announced that it would block the NH at Phagwara on Oct 21 to protest against the slow procurement of paddy. Meanwhile, the Pendu Mazdoor Union has announced its support for the SKM in their protests over the issue. TNN

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