Despite a 10% price hike due to clay scarcity and rising costs, demand for traditional akal lamps surges for Karthigai Deepam in Salem region. Potters seek government support to revive the declining industry.
Potter communities across Uttar Pradesh villages celebrate a gloomy Diwali as BJP's promised earthen lamp orders fail to materialize, leaving artisans in financial distress and questioning political assurances.
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