Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Sule urges unity as Maharashtra drought hits farmers
Some parts of Maharashtra are facing very little water and crop losses.
Farmers in these areas need help quickly.
Supriya Sule said political parties should not fight over the problem.
She asked everyone to work together to support farmers.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis visited some affected villages.
He said the state would provide help without waiting for money from the central government.
The government is creating a committee to decide relief measures quickly.
A first official notice about the drought-like situation is expected by Saturday.
Supriya Sule urged political parties to avoid politicising Maharashtra’s drought-like situation and support affected farmers collectively.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis toured water-short villages in Latur and Dharashiv and is scheduled to visit affected areas of Solapur.
Sule welcomed the government’s visits but said they must lead to concrete assistance reaching farmers.
Fadnavis said immediate aid would be provided without waiting for assistance from the central government.
A Cabinet sub-committee led by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule will make speedy relief decisions, with a preliminary notification expected by Saturday.
- Who
- NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Maharashtra government officials are involved, along with farmers in affected areas.
- What
- Political leaders called for urgent, non-politicised support and relief for farmers facing water shortages and crop losses.
- When
- Sule spoke on Wednesday, September 23; Fadnavis announced immediate assistance on Tuesday, and a preliminary notification is expected by Saturday.
- Where
- The affected areas include villages in Latur and Dharashiv, with a planned visit to parts of Solapur district, Maharashtra.
- Why
- Farmers are facing a drought-like situation, water shortages and crop losses, requiring immediate government assistance.
- Affected state
- Maharashtra
- Affected districts mentioned
- Latur, Dharashiv and Solapur
- Main concern
- Water shortage and crop losses
- Government response
- Immediate assistance without waiting for central aid
- Relief committee
- Cabinet sub-committee headed by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule
- Expected notification
- A preliminary notification regarding the drought situation is expected by Saturday
- Political appeal
- Supriya Sule urged parties to show restraint and collectively support farmers