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Aaditya Thackeray Slams Maharashtra Govt's "Trigger" Terminology for Drought Declaration
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News18•27-09-2026, 20:30
Aaditya Thackeray Slams Maharashtra Govt's "Trigger" Terminology for Drought Declaration
- •Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray criticized the Maharashtra government's use of the term "trigger" in its drought announcement, questioning the terminology.
- •The term "Trigger-1" is part of the Drought Management Code 2016 (updated 2020), activated when rainfall deficit exceeds 25% and a dry spell lasts 21 days.
- •Thackeray, on a tour of drought-hit areas, demanded immediate relief for affected populations, comparing the government's approach to election campaigning.
- •He highlighted ongoing issues such as farmers receiving bank repayment notices and delayed waiver amounts despite KYC completion.
- •Thackeray called for a waiver of all educational fees for students in drought-affected regions and expressed concern over El Nino's potential impact on unemployment.
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Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray criticized the state government for using the term "trigger" while declaring drought in 265 out of 358 talukas, questioning the complexity of the terminology and demanding immediate, practical help for affected citizens rather than administrative drama.
The Maharashtra government declared drought in 265 of its 358 talukas and activated Trigger-1, which represents the first stage of the Drought Management Code framework due to rainfall deficits and a prolonged dry spell.
Aaditya Thackeray demanded that farmers receive proper waiver amounts and loan assistance without receiving repayment notices, and he sought a complete waiver of educational fees for students living in drought-affected regions.
