Wardha, Oct 17 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday defended the state government''s decision to provide Rs 5,000 as advance assistance to drought-hit farmers, saying those accustomed to luxurious lifestyles could hardly appreciate the significance of such financial support.
Mumbai, Oct 16 ( UNI) The Maharashtra government’s decision to provide an initial assistance of Rs 5,000 to farmers affected by crop losses has drawn criticism from within the ruling Mahayuti alliance, with leaders questioning whether the amount would provide adequate relief ahead of Diwali.