Two elderly dam oustees end 50-day protest atop Punjab electricity tower

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Two elderly men, Sharm Singh and Kulwinder Singh, have descended from a 200-foot tower in Punjab after a 50-day protest. They were demanding better compensation and employment for those displaced by the Shahpur Kandi Dam project. Their demonstration concluded after officials provided assurances regarding their demands. The protesters endured harsh weather and were supported by their families throughout. They have warned of escalating their actions if the government does not adequately address their concerns.

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