Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Maharashtra Govt Agrees to Farm Loan Waiver Date After Farmer Protests
Farmers in Maharashtra protested for days because they wanted the government to promise a date for forgiving their farm loans.
The government initially said it was too expensive.
But after a long meeting, the Chief Minister and other leaders agreed to give a specific date: June 30, 2026.
The farmers were happy with this promise, but they also warned that they would protest again if the government didn't keep its word.
They made sure the date was set so that all farmers, even those whose loan payments were due soon, would be included.
Maharashtra government agreed to a farm loan waiver by June 30, 2026, after farmer protests and a long negotiation.
Farmer leaders, including Bachchu Kadu, Dr Ajit Navale, and Raju Shetti, met with CM Devendra Fadnavis and his deputies.
The government cited financial difficulties but was pressed by farmers for a specific date, fearing postponement.
A committee headed by Praveen Pardeshi will submit a report by April 1, informing the final decision.
Farmers warned of renewed protests if the government fails to fulfill its promise of the loan waiver.
- Who
- Farmer leaders (led by Bachchu Kadu, including Dr Ajit Navale and Raju Shetti) and Maharashtra government officials (CM Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar)
- What
- Farmers successfully negotiated a specific date for the total farm loan waiver after days of protest, despite initial government hesitation due to financial constraints.
- When
- Thursday night meeting, with the decision for the loan waiver set for June 30, 2026.
- Where
- Nagpur, Maharashtra.
- Why
- Farmers protested to demand a total farm loan waiver, which the government initially resisted due to financial difficulties but eventually agreed to after farmer leaders' firm negotiation.
Farmer Leaders
Maharashtra Government
Loan Waiver Timeline
Farmer Leaders
Demanded a specific, confirmed date for the farm loan waiver, fearing government intentions to postpone it.
Maharashtra Government
Initially hesitant due to financial burden, proposing a committee to study the issue with a report by April 1 and a decision by June 30, 2026.
Urgency of Waiver
Farmer Leaders
Argued for immediate action and a clear commitment to avoid farmers falling into debt traps or facing exclusions.
Maharashtra Government
Stressed the state's financial constraints and the impact of other welfare schemes while eventually agreeing to the waiver date.
Trust in Government
Farmer Leaders
Maintained a firm stance, questioning the government's intentions and warning of renewed agitation if betrayed.
Maharashtra Government
Initially expressed a need for trust, with one deputy CM questioning the delegation's faith in the government.
- Farmer Leaders
- Bachchu Kadu, Dr Ajit Navale, Raju Shetti
- Government Officials
- CM Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar
- Protest Location
- National Highway 44 outside Nagpur
- Loan Waiver Committee Head
- Praveen Pardeshi (MITRA CEO)
- Loan Waiver Decision Deadline
- June 30, 2026
- Eligibility Date for Waiver
- June 30
Sources
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