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Fadnavis Meets Drought Team As Shinde Absence Sparks Buzz
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News18•12-10-2026, 16:40
Fadnavis Meets Drought Team As Shinde Absence Sparks Buzz
- •A high-level review meeting on Maharashtra drought was held by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and a Central team at the Varsha residence.
- •Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was reportedly not invited to the crucial discussion, triggering political speculation within the Mahayuti alliance.
- •Sources in the Shinde camp viewed the absence as politically significant amid ongoing concerns over state relief measures for farmers.
- •Shiv Sena spokesperson Arun Sawant cautioned against jumping to conclusions, emphasizing that farmers remain more important than politics.
- •The incident highlights underlying coalition sensitivities as the ruling government faces intense pressure to address the agrarian crisis.
Key Questions Answered
Political speculation arose after Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was reportedly not invited to a crucial drought review meeting held at Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's official residence, Varsha.
Shiv Sena spokesperson Arun Sawant urged people not to jump to conclusions before establishing facts, emphasizing that for the party, farmers are more important than politics.
The Central drought team's inspection revealed that cotton and soybean production declined, while pigeon pea (tur) and water sources were also severely affected.
