Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray criticised the Maharashtra government on September 27, stating that merely declaring drought will not ease the distress of farmers in the state. This comment followed the government’s announcement that over 265 talukas have been declared drought-affected.
Thackeray, on the second day of his drought inspection tour in Parbhani taluka of the Marathwada region, emphasised that loan waivers alone are insufficient and called for genuine debt relief for farmers. He posted on X, “Regardless of the delay, the state government has declared drought in 265 talukas. But merely declaring drought on paper will not wipe away the farmers’ tears. Farmers expect help from the government. Not just…