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Uddhav Thackeray Calls for Immediate Drought Declaration in Maharashtra, Demands Special Assembly Session
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🗓 25 Sep 2026, 05:03 AM
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Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray urged the Maharashtra government to formally declare a drought and convene a special legislative session to tackle the emerging water crisis.
Maharashtra senior leader Uddhav Thackeray has publicly pressed the state administration to issue an official drought declaration, citing worsening water scarcity across several districts. He argued that a formal recognition of the drought is essential to unlock emergency relief funds and activate agricultural support schemes.
Thackeray also called for a special session of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, stating that ordinary legislative business cannot address the urgency of the situation. He suggested that the special session should focus on water management, farmer assistance, and coordination with the central government.
The demand comes amid reports of declining monsoon rains and rising distress among farmers in the region. While the state government has not yet responded, Thackeray said the move is intended to accelerate policy action and prevent further agrarian hardship.
Political analysts note that the call reflects growing pressure on the ruling coalition to address climate‑related challenges ahead of upcoming elections. The Shiv Sena, now in opposition, is using the issue to highlight its commitment to rural constituencies.
No official statement from the Maharashtra chief minister’s office has been released at the time of reporting.
Thackeray also called for a special session of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, stating that ordinary legislative business cannot address the urgency of the situation. He suggested that the special session should focus on water management, farmer assistance, and coordination with the central government.
The demand comes amid reports of declining monsoon rains and rising distress among farmers in the region. While the state government has not yet responded, Thackeray said the move is intended to accelerate policy action and prevent further agrarian hardship.
Political analysts note that the call reflects growing pressure on the ruling coalition to address climate‑related challenges ahead of upcoming elections. The Shiv Sena, now in opposition, is using the issue to highlight its commitment to rural constituencies.
No official statement from the Maharashtra chief minister’s office has been released at the time of reporting.