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CM Fadnavis Embraces Crying Farmer, Promises Aid Amidst Drought Inspection
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News18•23-09-2026, 11:52
CM Fadnavis Embraces Crying Farmer, Promises Aid Amidst Drought Inspection
- •Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is on a drought inspection tour of Latur, Dharashiv, and Solapur districts.
- •During his visit to Jau village in Latur, CM Fadnavis personally inspected crops and the drought situation.
- •A distressed farmer, overwhelmed by crop damage due to lack of rain, broke down in tears before the Chief Minister.
- •CM Fadnavis affectionately embraced the farmer, reassuring him that the government stands with them.
- •The Chief Minister promised that significant aid would be announced soon to help farmers recover from their losses.
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Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis visited Jau village in Latur district to inspect crops and the drought situation, where he affectionately embraced a distressed farmer and reassured him that the government stands with farmers and will not abandon them.
The Maharashtra government ordered field-level crop damage assessments starting Wednesday, constituted a cabinet sub-committee for drought relief, and focused heavily on securing drinking water and livestock fodder while promising substantial financial aid.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that the state government will issue its first notification related to drought mitigation within three days and seek financial assistance from the Centre following NDRF rules.
