Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut claims the coffers of the Mahayuti government are empty and cannot provide funds to farmers who lost everything due to floods in the state.
Most districts in Maharashtra were submerged due to heavy rainfall, destroying crops and farmland of around 3.6 million farmers. On September 23, the state government announced ₹2,215 crore in aid for the affected farmers.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut alleged that the Mahayuti government is engaged in internal political competition while farmers suffer due to floods. “The Chief Minister is in Mumbai inaugurating metro projects, giving political speeches, and focusing on upcoming elections, but he should concentrate on the state, especially Marathwada, where the situation is the worst,” Raut said.
“Crops on 7 million acres of land have been destroyed. Farmers’ homes and livestock have been lost. Approximately 3.6 million farmers have been affected. Now the crops, livestock, homes, and even entire villages of these 3.6 million farmers have been washed away. This government, which has a debt of ₹9 lakh crore, has only approved ₹2,215 crore on paper. Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray has demanded ₹10,000 crore from the central government. Without this, Marathwada will not be able to recover,” said Sanjay Raut.
“The process of distributing aid through bags bearing signatures, stamps, and party symbols has begun. How shameless is this? People are dying, and yet these saffron bags, with your photos and party symbols, are being used for political promotion, what kind of tactics are these?” said Raut.
The central government must recognize Marathwada as part of the country and provide relief funds, “When Punjab faces floods, the Prime Minister announces funds, and Gujarat often receives the most aid during natural calamities. Maharashtra, already in debt of ₹9 lakh crore, cannot provide relief to farmers, so the central government must take responsibility.” Raut said.
Raut also announced that Shiv Sena (UBT) chief is scheduled to visit Marathwada tomorrow to review conditions in the affected districts.
