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Raj Thackeray Questions Adequacy of Rs 5,000 Drought Relief for Maharashtra Farmers
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🗓 23 Oct 2026, 05:36 PM
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Raj Thackeray has raised concerns over the Rs 5,000 aid package for farmers affected by drought in Maharashtra, questioning its effectiveness and impact.
Raj Thackeray, the leader of Shiv Sena (Maharashtra), has criticized the state’s drought relief scheme for farmers. He questioned what would actually happen with the Rs 5,000 allocated to each farmer under the program. The relief package is intended to help farmers cope with water scarcity and crop losses caused by prolonged drought. Thackeray’s remarks come as Maharashtra continues to grapple with severe water shortages.