Kunbi Sena Demands Drought-Hit Status For Entire Palghar District, Warns Of Indefinite Protest In 8 Days
Palghar, Maharashtra: Demanding that the entire Palghar district be declared drought-affected, the Kunbi Sena on Friday staged a protest march to the District Collector’s office, alleging that Palghar and Thane districts had been deliberately excluded from the government’s drought list. Kunbi Sena president Vishwanath Patil issued an eight-day ultimatum to the administration, warning that the…
The Kunbi Sena in Palghar has called for the entire district to be recognized as drought-affected, warning of an indefinite protest if their demands are not met within eight days. President Vishwanath Patil led a protest to the District Collector's office, citing the exclusion of Palghar and Thane from the government's drought list.
Patil demanded a comprehensive assessment of the district's agricultural distress and accused the government of neglecting farmers' realities. The group highlighted the impact of insufficient rainfall in June and July, which damaged crops and left farmers struggling. They stressed the importance of immediate intervention to revive damaged crops and provide relief.
Patil also criticized Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's visit to the district, alleging that elected representatives were not allowed to raise concerns. The protest, attended by various officials and farmers, also raised concerns about water management and the financial burden on farmers due to rising costs and debt. The protest was supported by the Kashtakari Sanghatana, which will continue its own protest.
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