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NCP-SP MLA Rohit Pawar Warns Of Samruddhi Mahamarg Blockade If Maharashtra Fails To Announce Drought Relief Within 15 Days

Mumbai: NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) MLA Rohit Pawar has urged the Maharashtra government to provide immediate financial assistance to drought-hit farmers and farm labourers, warning of a blockade of the Samruddhi Mahamarg if adequate relief is not announced within 15 days.Speaking during a farmers' protest in Beed on Monday, Pawar criticised the state government over the delay in providing…

NCP-SP MLA Rohit Pawar Warns Of Samruddhi Mahamarg Blockade If Maharashtra Fails To Announce Drought Relief Within 15 Days

Mumbai - NCP MLA Rohit Pawar has threatened to blockade the Samruddhi Mahamarg if the Maharashtra government does not announce drought relief for farmers within 15 days. Addressing a farmers' protest in Beed, Pawar criticized the state government for the delay in providing financial assistance to drought-affected farmers and farm laborers.

If no measures or official announcement of aid are made by October 12, Pawar warned, party workers and affected farmers would launch a blockade on the expressway. The upcoming state Cabinet meeting on Tuesday is seen as crucial, with Pawar stating that a statewide agitation would commence if the government fails to announce a financial package for farmers.

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