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Maharashtra drought: MLC Deputy Chairman Sachin Ahir rules out special session
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🗓 25 Sep 2026, 12:46 PM
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Deputy Chairman of the Maharashtra Legislative Council, Sachin Ahir, clarified that no special legislative session will be convened to address the ongoing drought emergency.
Maharashtra is grappling with a severe drought that has strained water supplies and agricultural output across the state. In response to growing public concern, Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council Sachin Ahir addressed media queries on whether a special session would be called to formulate immediate relief measures.
Ahir confirmed that the council does not have plans to convene a special session at this time. He noted that existing legislative mechanisms and ongoing government programs are being utilized to monitor the crisis and coordinate relief efforts.
The statement comes as district administrations continue to implement water conservation initiatives and distribute aid to affected farmers. State officials have urged communities to adopt efficient irrigation practices while the government assesses longer‑term strategies to mitigate future droughts.
Stakeholders, including farmer unions, have called for more decisive action, but Ahir emphasized that any additional legislative steps would be considered only after a thorough review of the situation.
The drought remains a pressing issue for Maharashtra, with experts warning that delayed interventions could exacerbate agricultural losses and rural distress.
Ahir confirmed that the council does not have plans to convene a special session at this time. He noted that existing legislative mechanisms and ongoing government programs are being utilized to monitor the crisis and coordinate relief efforts.
The statement comes as district administrations continue to implement water conservation initiatives and distribute aid to affected farmers. State officials have urged communities to adopt efficient irrigation practices while the government assesses longer‑term strategies to mitigate future droughts.
Stakeholders, including farmer unions, have called for more decisive action, but Ahir emphasized that any additional legislative steps would be considered only after a thorough review of the situation.
The drought remains a pressing issue for Maharashtra, with experts warning that delayed interventions could exacerbate agricultural losses and rural distress.