Maharashtra Declares Drought In 265 Talukas; Opposition Seeks Direct Financial Aid For Farmers
Mumbai, September 26, 2026: Maharashtra has declared drought in 265 talukas, but the Opposition says the move has come too late and is not enough. Now, the Opposition leaders are demanding direct financial assistance for farmers, saying concessions will not make up for the crop losses already suffered. Opposition Seeks Direct Assistance NCP leader Sharad Pawar’s grandnephew, Rohit, on his social…
Mumbai, September 26, 2026 - Maharashtra has declared drought in 265 talukas, yet opposition parties argue the decision arrived too late and does not go far enough in addressing the farmers' plight. NCP leader Sharad Pawar Jr. expressed disappointment, saying the announcement should have been made earlier. He demanded Rs 50,000 per hectare for farmers and Rs 25,000 for agricultural laborers, warning of potential statewide protests if the state fails to provide substantial aid soon.
The state government announced drought in 265 out of 358 talukas on Saturday as dry conditions intensified in Vidarbha, Marathwada and other regions. Congress state president for Maharashtra, Harshvardhan Sapkal, stated that direct financial assistance is what farmers need, but such measures have not been announced yet. Immediate relief has been provided to about 74% of affected areas, and assistance for farmers will be determined following crop-loss assessments.
The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) opposition coalition, including Shiv Sena, Congress and NCP, has ramped up criticism, comparing the present situation to the severe 1972 drought. Shiv Sena UBT leader Aditya Thackeray called on the government to prioritize implementing relief measures and ensure farmers receive the necessary support.
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