Congress Criticizes Fadnavis Government Over Insufficient Aid to Farmers
Congress leader Balwant Wankhede criticizes Maharashtras 5,000 rupee aid for farmers, calling it inadequate and a mockery of their struggles.
Amaravati, October 15 (Daily Kiran) : Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis recently announced a one-time interim financial assistance of 5,000 rupees for farmers affected by drought ahead of Diwali. However, this move has drawn sharp criticism from Congress MP Balwant Wankhede, who described the aid as insufficient and insulting to the farmers’ plight.
In an interview, Wankhede stated, “The 5,000 rupees offered by the Maharashtra government is akin to making a mockery of the farmers. In today’s market, you can’t even buy clothes for a child with that amount. Farmers have invested all their savings into their crops, which have now failed, and the government is offering them just 5,000 rupees. This is certainly a joke.”
Wankhede also took aim at the central government for its decision to remove Jantar Mantar as an official protest site. He labeled this move as an act of arrogance by the government. “Jantar Mantar holds significant historical importance. It is known worldwide for major protests. The government is trying to erase its identity. We condemn this action from Congress. Every citizen has the constitutional right to protest, and the government is continuously attempting to suppress this right. We will not allow any such decisions to stand and will fight against them,” he asserted.
Additionally, he criticized the police for detaining the parents of Ankita Bhandari, who were peacefully protesting at India Gate demanding justice for their daughter’s murder. “It is very unfortunate that the police took them into custody and later released them. We have been saying from the beginning that this government operates in a dictatorial manner. Anyone who raises their voice is pressured. The treatment of parents seeking justice reflects a dictatorial regime,” Wankhede concluded.
