Marathwada Liberation Day: CM Devendra Fadnavis Vows To Make Region Drought-Free
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Marathwada has previously struggled for independence and is now battling drought. Farmers are currently worried due to a lack of rainfall. In this situation, the government stands firmly behind the farmers. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis pledged on Thursday that the government would divert surplus water flowing away from the Konkan and Krishna river basins to…
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar witnessed the celebration of Marathwada Liberation Day on September 17, 2026. The day marked the region's struggles for independence and its current battle against drought. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, during the event, vowed to make Marathwada drought-free by diverting surplus water from the Konkan and Krishna river basins.
He honored the martyrs who fought for Marathwada's liberation during the SmrutiStambha floral tribute ceremony. Fadnavis praised the region's transformation into a potential center for electric vehicle manufacturing, thanks to infrastructure projects like the Western Elevated Expressway and the Samruddhi Mahamarg. The government committed to supporting farmers, offering assistance post-damage assessment following October 5, including free electricity and waiving outstanding electricity bills amounting to ₹48,000 crore.
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