UP woman climbs water tank to protest administrative apathy

It was a Sholay moment for Savitri Devi, a resident of Agra's Akola block. On Tuesday, she climbed a water tank -- remember Veeru in Ramesh Sippy's blockbuster? -- to protest against the alleged apathy on the part of the local administration.

It was a Sholay moment for Savitri Devi, a resident of Agra's Akola block. On Tuesday, she climbed a water tank -- remember Veeru in Ramesh Sippy's blockbuster? -- to protest against the alleged apathy on the part of the local administration.

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In her unique protest, the woman in her early 40s highlighted the plight of villagers from Kale Ka Nagla and brought to fore long-neglected issues such as water logging and poor road conditions in the area.

Savitri finally came down two hours later - but not after receiving assurances from administrative and police officials, and taking her demonstration to a new height (pun intended).

Such was her steadfastness that SP city Sameer Saurabh and ADM finance and revenue Raj Kumar had to reach the spot and pacify her.

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Savitri Devi refuses to come down till her demands on better civic facilities are met. (HT Photo)

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