Maharashtra leaders eating dry fruits at drought review meet sparks row
- A video from a Nanded District Collectorate meeting went viral, showing ministers, MPs, and MLAs eating cashews and almonds while discussing the Maharashtra drought, sparking immediate public backlash over perceived government insensitivity.
- The meeting took place amid a severe drought crisis affecting several parts of Maharashtra. Officials noted that serving dry fruits is standard administrative practice, though critics argued the timing was inappropriate given agricultural hardship.
- NCP MLA Rohit Pawar slammed the government's lack of seriousness, demanding a special legislative session and questioning whether the state properly assessed drought conditions during the monsoon months.
- Following the backlash, officials removed refreshments from the meeting venue. In Hingoli, a farmer offered cashews and almonds to Bharne, who declined and assured farmers the government would provide drought assistance.
- Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated the administration must act with sensitivity, noting that serving dry fruits could have been avoided. State Social Justice Minister Sanjay Shirsat also criticized the Nanded administration for the lapse.
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Nanded Drought Review Meeting: A video of politicians eating cashews and almonds instead of engaging in serious discussions at a drought review meeting in Nanded has gone viral. This indifference has caused widespread uproar among distressed farmers.
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