Maharashtra assembly witnessed uproar. Congress MLA Nana Patole faced suspension. He protested against BJP leaders' comments on farmers. Opposition parties walked out. They boycotted proceedings. Patole vowed to continue raising farmer issues. He demanded action against BJP leaders Babanrao Lonikar and Manikrao Kokate. Other opposition leaders supported Patole. They criticized the government's handling of farmer concerns.
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