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By Special Correspondent

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Congress Media In-Charge Mukesh Nayak has blamed the state government’s policies for what he described as a “dispirited and joyless Diwali” for farmers and the common people. Addressing a press briefing, Nayak said that this year’s Diwali was celebrated only by about 20 per cent of the population, while 80 per cent could merely watch and lament their situation.

He remarked that there was “no real reason to celebrate”, as many families could not afford essential items like soybean oil, which has reached ₹180 per litre. Several households, he said, were forced to mark the festival with simple fare. Crop damage and lack of compensation have worsened the distr

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