Farmers' union stages protest against 'administrative inaction'
Kurali, Oct. 11 -- Amid growing safety concerns, the Bhartiya Kisan Union (Kadian) on Friday staged a protest march in Kurali against the illegal firecracker trade.
Led by Rasham Singh Badali, the district president, the protesters marched from Morinda Road to the city's main chowk, raising slogans against the government and administration for their inaction.
Union leaders alleged that firecracker regulations - including guidelines for green crackers, licensed storage, and fire safety - were being blatantly violated. They warned that such unchecked storage near schools, homes, and power infrastructure could lead to catastrophic incidents.
The leaders also complained that the illegal firecracker market was causing severe traffic congestion on Morinda and Badali roads, yet the administration remained apathetic. "Farmers are not allowed to burn stubble, but the open trade of firecrackers - which releases toxic smoke - continues unchecked," they said.
The farmers' union has issued a two-day ultimatum to the authorities to act against the illegal trade and resolve the traffic chaos. If their demands are ignored, they warned, tractor trailers will be parked along Morinda Road to block traffic....
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