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CM refuses to sit in bigger chair at Jammu event, earns praise

Abdullah inaugurated the four-day 'National Agriculture Summit and Kisan Mela' at the main campus of the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) in Chatha
12:45 AM Nov 21, 2024 IST | PTI
cm refuses to sit in bigger chair at jammu event  earns praise
CM refuses to sit in bigger chair at Jammu event, earns praise___GK File Photo
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Jammu, Nov 20: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday politely declined to sit in a chair specially arranged for him during an event here as it was larger than the other chairs.

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Abdullah inaugurated the four-day 'National Agriculture Summit and Kisan Mela' at the main campus of the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) in Chatha.

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As Abdullah came on the stage, he noticed that his chair was notably larger. He requested the SKUAST management to replace it with a chair of the same size as the others on the dais, garnering applause from those present at the event.

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Since assuming office on October 16, Abdullah has emphasised public accessibility, instructing police not to create 'green corridors' for his movements to minimise disruptions caused by VIP traffic.

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During the fair, the chief minister toured the numerous stalls set up across the expansive venue, engaging directly with farmers and discussing their needs.

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The four-day event is being hailed as a potential game changer for the agricultural community, featuring a comprehensive Agricultural Fair, an engaging Farmers' Symposium, and a series of informative workshops.

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A spokesperson for SKUAST highlighted that the workshops will cover essential topics such as high-tech agriculture, precision livestock farming, dairy and poultry farming, agri-mechanisation, and climate-resilient practices.

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