Congress Demands Relief Amid Maharashtra's Flood-Induced Crisis

In response to the recent heavy rains and floods in Maharashtra, Congress held statewide protests on Friday demanding immediate relief for the affected farmers. They accused the ruling BJP-led government of lacking action and making empty promises, calling for urgent compensation and other measures.

Demonstrations were spearheaded by Congress leaders such as MP Kalyan Kale and Pratibha Dhanorkar, who both led significant protests, including a blockade on the Nagpur-Chandrapur Highway. The party's demands include a 'wet drought' declaration, financial compensation of Rs 50,000 per hectare, a blanket loan waiver, and other support for farmers experiencing soil erosion damages.

The protests were not isolated to a single location, with similar events occurring in various districts including Akola, Amravati, and Latur, emphasizing the need for government action to address the pressing concerns of cotton and soybean growers with compensation exceeding Rs 1 lakh per hectare.

(With inputs from agencies.)