Maharashtra cabinet minister Aaditya Thackeray has slammed the state government for prioritizing spending on political events over drought-hit farmers.
Aaditya Thackeray made these comments in a recent interview, stating that the Maharashtra government is not doing enough to support farmers affected by the drought.
Key Highlights
- Rs 1,000 crore spent on political events in Maharashtra in the last year.
- 80% of Maharashtra’s area is affected by drought.
- Farmers in drought-hit areas are struggling to access basic necessities.
Context
The Maharashtra government has been criticized for its handling of the drought situation in the state. With 80% of the area affected, farmers are struggling to access basic necessities. The government’s decision to spend Rs 1,000 crore on political events in the last year has been widely criticized.
Response
When asked about the government’s priorities, Aaditya Thackeray stated that the government needs to do more to support drought-hit farmers. He emphasized the need for the government to focus on providing relief to farmers and addressing the drought situation.
“The government needs to do more to support drought-hit farmers. We need to focus on providing relief to farmers and addressing the drought situation.” – Aaditya Thackeray
Forward Context
The Maharashtra government’s priorities will be under scrutiny in the coming days. With the drought situation worsening, it remains to be seen how the government will respond to the crisis.
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