Maharashtra BJP's 72-hour-long hunger strike in Latur for aid to rain-hit farmers ends
The Hindu
The hunger strike ended hours after the Maharashtra government announced financial assistance for farmers whose crops were damaged
A 72-hour-long hunger strike led by BJP leaders, seeking financial assistance for farmers affected by heavy rains and floods in Maharashtra's Marathwada region, including Latur district, concluded on Wednesday night with the opposition party vowing to keep fighting for the welfare of agriculturists.
The hunger strike started on Monday and ended hours after the Maharashtra government announced financial assistance of ₹10,000 crore for farmers whose crops were damaged due to heavy rains. The relief package drew criticism from BJP leaders, including Devendra Fadnavis.
“Agricultural crops on over 55 lakh hectares of land have been damaged due to the extremely heavy rainfall between June and October this year. To provide some assistance to farmers, the Maharashtra government has decided to give financial assistance of ₹10,000 crore to the affected farmers,” an official statement said in Mumbai.