Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Maharashtra Congress Protests for Farmer Relief After Rains
The Congress party in Maharashtra held protests because they believe the government isn't doing enough to help farmers whose crops were damaged by recent heavy rains and flooding.
They want the government to officially declare a "wet drought," which would allow the farmers to receive financial help.
The Congress is demanding that the government provide money to the affected farmers, forgive their loans, and cancel their electricity bills.
They also want additional compensation for damage to farmland due to soil erosion.
Congress held protests across Maharashtra on October 3.
The protests demanded immediate relief for farmers affected by heavy rains and floods.
Congress accused the government of inaction and empty promises.
Congress wants a "wet drought" declared and compensation for farmers.
The party demands loan waivers and waived electricity bills for farmers.
- Who
- Maharashtra Congress
- What
- Protesting for farmer relief
- When
- October 3
- Where
- Maharashtra
- Why
- To demand aid for farmers affected by heavy rains and floods
Government
Congress
Farmer Relief
Government
Government's actions are criticized.
Congress
Demands immediate aid and compensation for farmers.
- Event
- Congress protests in Maharashtra
- Cause
- Heavy rains and floods affecting farmers
- Protester
- Maharashtra Congress
- Demands
- Wet drought declaration, compensation, loan waivers
- Compensation Demand
- Rs 50,000 per hectare
Sources
Declare wet drought in flood-hit areas of Maharashtra before Diwali or face protest: Jarange to govt
‘Issue Kunbi certificates, provide agriculture job status and monthly salary to farmers’: Jarange-Patil to Maha govt