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Shahjahanpur: Former Union minister and a member of Congress Working Committee Jitin Prasada staged a protest against non-payment of cane dues and pollution caused by sugar mill owners at Dharaura in Lakhimpur Kheri district on Tuesday. I hope this protest will help us receive our dues. Hundreds of farmers also gathered outside the mill and extended support to the leader.According to sources, sugar mills in Lakhimpur Kheri district owe around Rs 1,617 crore to farmers. We are not here to support any political party but for our own cause.” Hence, we request the authorities to help the small farmers receive their dues at the earliest and give preference in allotting supply tickets.” “We have submitted a memorandum to the district administration and mill authorities in this regard,” he added.Daljeet Singh, a farmer, said, “Cane dues and devastation caused by the flood have made our lives miserable..