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Shiv Sena UBT Calls for Maharashtra Drought Declaration in Saamana
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🗓 25 Sep 2026, 04:32 PM
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In a recent editorial, Shiv Sena (UBT) urged the Maharashtra government to declare a drought, citing escalating water shortages and the need for emergency measures.
The editorial, published in the daily Saamana, highlights the worsening water crisis in Maharashtra, where several districts have reported severe shortages.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders argue that a formal drought declaration would unlock emergency funds and enable relief measures for affected farmers and rural communities.
The party’s call comes amid growing pressure on the state government to address the drought, with opposition parties and civil‑society groups also demanding swift action.
While the government has yet to respond publicly, the editorial signals a growing political push for immediate drought management policies.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders argue that a formal drought declaration would unlock emergency funds and enable relief measures for affected farmers and rural communities.
The party’s call comes amid growing pressure on the state government to address the drought, with opposition parties and civil‑society groups also demanding swift action.
While the government has yet to respond publicly, the editorial signals a growing political push for immediate drought management policies.