Akhilesh Yadav, the Samajwadi Party president and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, criticized the BJP government's policies and neglect, claiming they have caused hardship for farmers. In Kerala, the 28th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) awarded the Suvarna Chakoram Award to the Japanese film 'Evil Does Not Exist' directed...
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by Ryusuke Hamaguchi. The Best Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Krzysztof Zanussi. The IFFK also featured various events like a farmer's rally and the inauguration of the second phase of development works at the Kannur Baby Memorial Hospital. In New Delhi, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh held a press conference, and the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan were held, featuring speeches by Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Minister of State Annpurna Devi.