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Maha: Agriculture minister apologises to farmers

Nashk, Apr 6 (UNI) After being slammed for making controversial statement that hurt sentiments of farmers in the state, Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate on Sunday apologised them.
Notably, two days ago, Minister Kokate had gone to the fields of farmers in Nashik district to inspect crops damaged due to unseasonal rains, at that time, he had asked the farmers, ‘What do you do with the money that comes after getting a loan waiver? Do you invest in agriculture or spend it on engagements and weddings.
Because of this remark, he came under fire from both farmers and the opposition alike.
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