Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Uddhav Thackeray Criticizes Maharashtra Govt.'s Flood Relief Package
A leader named Uddhav Thackeray visited farmers whose farms were damaged by heavy rain and floods.
He said the government promised a lot of money to help, but the farmers haven't actually received any help.
He believes the government isn't doing enough to support them.
The Chief Minister, named Fadnavis, said that Uddhav Thackeray is just trying to get votes and doesn't talk about real solutions.
He also said the government's help is already going to the farmers.
Uddhav Thackeray is asking for more money for the farmers and pointed out past promises the government made about helping farmers with their loans.
The Chief Minister feels Uddhav is just criticizing and not offering good ideas for the state.
Uddhav Thackeray toured Marathwada, meeting farmers affected by heavy rains and floods.
He stated that the state government's ₹31,628 crore relief package has not reached affected farmers.
Thackeray accused the government of ignoring rural distress while the Chief Minister campaigns elsewhere.
CM Fadnavis countered by saying Thackeray only 'taunts' and uses the tour for political gain, not development.
Fadnavis claimed the government's relief is reaching farmers directly and accused Thackeray of not helping farmers when he was CM.
- Who
- Uddhav Thackeray (Shiv Sena UBT chief) and CM Fadnavis.
- What
- Uddhav Thackeray toured flood-affected areas in Marathwada, criticizing the state government's relief package as ineffective and highlighting farmers' distress. CM Fadnavis responded by accusing Thackeray of political taunting and focusing on elections rather than development.
- When
- During Uddhav Thackeray's four-day tour of the Marathwada region, with interactions occurring in Ausa, Latur district, and other areas.
- Where
- Marathwada region of Maharashtra, including Latur, Dharashiv, and Nanded districts.
- Why
- To assess the impact of floods and heavy rains on farmers, and to criticize the state government's response, while the government defended its actions and accused the opposition of political maneuvering.
Uddhav Thackeray's Stance
CM Fadnavis's Response
Effectiveness of Relief Package
Uddhav Thackeray's Stance
Thackeray claims the state government's ₹31,628 crore relief package has not provided any actual help or money to farmers affected by floods and crop losses, calling it a 'big joke' and questioning its benefits.
CM Fadnavis's Response
Fadnavis asserts that the government's relief package is directly reaching farmers and that farmers recognize Thackeray's tour as a politically motivated election stunt.
Focus and Actions
Uddhav Thackeray's Stance
Thackeray accuses the state leadership of ignoring rural distress, citing the Chief Minister campaigning in Bihar while farmers suffer. He highlights past actions like loan waivers and Shiv Bhojan Thali during his tenure.
CM Fadnavis's Response
Fadnavis criticizes Thackeray for only 'taunting' and not discussing development, stating that Thackeray did not engage with farmers' crises when he was Chief Minister and questioning his motives for visiting farmers now.
Farmer Compensation and Loan Waivers
Uddhav Thackeray's Stance
Thackeray demands ₹50,000 per hectare compensation for farmers and challenges Fadnavis to show a farmer whose land records are cleared of loans, referencing a past promise of farm loan waivers.
CM Fadnavis's Response
Fadnavis implies Thackeray offers no development ideas and claims farmers are turning away from him, suggesting his visits are solely for electoral purposes.
- Uddhav Thackeray's Tour
- Four-day tour of Marathwada region (Latur, Dharashiv, Nanded).
- State Govt. Relief Package Amount
- ₹31,628 crore
- Thackeray's Demand
- ₹50,000 per hectare compensation for farmers.
- Thackeray's Challenge to CM
- Show one farmer with cleared land records from loan waiver; offers ₹2,000.
- CM Fadnavis's Criticism of Thackeray
- Accused of 'taunting' and not focusing on development or helping farmers when he was CM.
Sources
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Farmer Claims He Got Only ₹6 For Crop Loss; Maharashtra Government Says Amount Was Bank Interest, Not Compensation
Uddhav Thackeray Slams Maharashtra Government Over Unfulfilled Farm Relief Promises In Marathwada
Maharashtra Government Denies Paying Only Rs 6 Aid As Alleged By Farmer
