In an embarrassing incident, Bharatiya Janata Party Betul MP Durga Das Uikey received an unexpected response from a group of farmers when he asked them to clap but they refused to oblige.
Uikey assured the protesting farmers that they will get 12 hours of electricity and the arrangements will be made in eight days. He then asked the farmers to clap for him, but the farmers refused.
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