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Over 12,000 farmers and adivasis march towards Mumbai, demand loan waiver and land rights

Nashik/Akole, Oct 27 (UNI) More than 12,000 farmers and Adivasis, travelling in over 1,000 vehicles, are marching towards Mumbai from Nashik and Akole under the leadership of the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), demanding concrete action from the Maharashtra government on loan waivers, drought relief, land rights and pending scheme payments.
The protesters have declared a decisive battle for their rights, insisting that the government must move beyond assurances and issue concrete, written decisions on their demands.
The march is aimed at bringing their grievances directly to the government, with the protesters preparing to march to the Chief Minister’s official residence, ‘Varsha’, in Mumbai.
Farmers Demand Loan Waiver of Up to ₹2 Lakh
One of the key demands of the agitation is a loan waiver of up to ₹2 lakh for farmers, including those who have regularly repaid their loans. The protesters argue that existing relief measures and government schemes are insufficient, particularly as farmers in drought-affected areas continue to face severe financial distress.
The farmers are demanding more effective financial assistance to help them overcome the ongoing agricultural crisis.
Drought Relief and Pending Namo Shetkari Instalments
The farmers’ organisations have alleged that the assistance of ₹5,000 being provided in 305 drought-affected talukas across the state is inadequate.
They are seeking appropriate compensation to address the losses and hardships faced by farmers due to drought.
Another major demand is the immediate release of two pending instalments under the Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana.
The long march also seeks resolution of pending payments under various government schemes and recognition of land rights for farmers and Adivasi communities.
The protesters have made it clear that they want time-bound action and written commitments from the state government, rather than verbal assurances.
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