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Farmers, citizens protest eviction, land issues across Himachal Pradesh

Shimla, Apr 28 (UNI) Farmers, apple growers and citizens from across Himachal Pradesh staged massive protests against eviction and land-related issues on Monday, demanding ownership rights, action against drug menace, better healthcare and timely MNREGA payments.
In Shimla, the Himachal Kisan Sabha, Apple Producer Association and Shimla Nagarik Sabha held a sit-in protest outside the DC office, in which hundreds of people participated.
Meanwhile, in Joginder Nagar, the Chauntra Zone Committee of the Kisan Sabha, under the leadership of Kushal Bhardwaj, held a large procession and 'dharna', raising demands to stop evictions, curb drug abuse, fill vacant doctor posts at Joginder Nagar Hospital and Chauntra CHC, and ensure immediate payment of MNREGA wages withheld for six months.
Protesters also condemned recent terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, demanding strict punishment for the perpetrators and an investigation into the security lapse.
The Kisan Sabha announced plans to intensify protests across the state, with a major farmers' and laborers' protest scheduled for May 20.
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