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Addressing the media, union member Ajmer Singh Lakhowal said the budget announced had nothing substantial to facilitate farmers. No financial support has been announced for the families of the farmers who had committed suicide.” “The budget has disappointed the farming community. According to the government figures, Punjab farmers have to re-pay Rs 86,000-crore loan amount,” said he. Tribune News ServiceLudhiana, February 10The Bhartiya Kisan Union, Punjab, termed the budget as “non-farmer friendly”here today. Taking loans has been ‘made easier’, which may entrap farmers, as loans can add to their financial libalities,” said Lakhowal..