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'They Will Not Be Spared': Dy CM Eknath Shinde Warns Banks, Moneylenders Of Murder Charges Over Harassment Of Drought-Hit Farmers | Video

Nanded: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has warned that moneylenders, microfinance companies and banks would face murder charges if a drought-hit farmer dies by suicide due to harassment. शेतकऱ्यांच्या पाठीशी खंबीरपणे उभे राहत राज्य सरकारने फायनान्स आणि मायक्रोफायनान्स कंपन्यांना सक्तीची कर्जवसुली करण्यापासून सक्त मनाई केली आहे. @mieknathshinde साहेब कर्जाच्या वसुलीसाठी कोणीही…

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'They Will Not Be Spared': Dy CM Eknath Shinde Warns Banks, Moneylenders Of Murder Charges Over Harassment Of Drought-Hit Farmers | Video

Nanded: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has issued a stern warning to banks, microfinance companies and moneylenders, stating that they will face murder charges if a drought-hit farmer commits suicide due to harassment. The Maharashtra government has also prohibited moneylenders and microfinance companies from coercively recovering loans, and has vowed strict action against any institution found guilty of such practices.

Shinde called on farmers not to lose hope during the agrarian crisis, and promised the government would provide all necessary assistance. He also announced a Rs 5,000 immediate financial aid to farmers ahead of Diwali, and assured that the state would extend further financial help based on crop loss surveys.

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