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Mayawati Urges State Govts to Aid Rain-Hit, Drought-Stricken Citizens
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News18•27-09-2026, 14:15
Mayawati Urges State Govts to Aid Rain-Hit, Drought-Stricken Citizens
- •BSP supremo Mayawati called on all state governments to provide full assistance to people affected by heavy rains and natural calamities.
- •Her remarks followed 10 deaths and 17 injuries in rain-related incidents in Uttar Pradesh, with 63 districts recording above-normal rainfall.
- •Mayawati urged the Centre to offer timely and complete assistance to states severely impacted by adverse weather conditions.
- •She specifically highlighted Maharashtra, urging its government to provide immediate and meaningful relief to drought-affected people, especially farmers.
- •The Maharashtra government declared drought in 265 of its 358 talukas, announcing relief measures like crop loan restructuring and power bill subsidies.
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Mayawati's remarks followed rain-related incidents on Saturday in Uttar Pradesh that resulted in 10 deaths and 17 injuries, alongside above-normal rainfall across 63 districts and a moderate risk of flash floods.
Amid a rainfall deficit, the Maharashtra government declared drought in 265 out of its 358 talukas, which accounts for 74 percent of the state, and announced various relief measures.
The Maharashtra government announced relief measures that include crop loan restructuring, land revenue concessions, and power bill subsidies for people and farmers affected by drought.
