Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde during a public event at Parbhani on Wednesday
To mark Prime Minister Modi’s completion of 25 years in public service, the Shinde-led Shiv Sena organised a relief distribution programme attended by the chief minister. He has raised the confidence of 140 crore Indians,” Shinde said. Addressing a public event in Parbhani, Shinde stated that the govt was fully aware of the difficulties faced by farmers due to the drought and will continue to extend necessary assistance.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar : Deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday assured drought-hit farmers that the govt would not allow their Diwali to be “dark”, asserting that both the state and the Centre were firmly behind the farming community during the current crisis. The Prime Minister sought detailed information about water availability and the condition of crops and livestock,” Shinde said. He added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has personally assured him of the Centre’s support in tackling the situation. As part of the initiative, several drought-affected families will receive aid, including food-grain kits, sewing machines, and bicycles. “Modi has kept the principle of ‘nation first’ at the core of his governance, prioritising national interest over personal interest.
“Just the day before yesterday, I met Prime Minister Modi in Delhi for about an hour, with nearly half of the meeting devoted to the drought situation in Maharashtra.