Ajit Pawar-led NCP to donate one month’s salary towards Marathwada flood relief
According to the news agency PTI, Sunil Tatkare, state president of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), announced that NCP ministers, MLAs, and MPs will donate one month’s salary as assistance to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.
Earlier in the day, Ajit Pawar visited the flood-hit Karmala taluka in Solapur, where he interacted with farmers and local officials. He assured the farmers that the government would stand by them and urged them “not to lose heart.”
Tatkare further stated that Ajit Pawar is touring the rain-affected regions and overseeing relief work. The NCP stands firmly with farmers, laborers, and the common people during this difficult time.
Meanwhile, Congress leader Satej Patil has appealed to citizens to donate food grains, medicines, drinking water, and educational materials to support flood victims in Marathwada.
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### Maharashtra Deputy CM Promises Aid to Rain-Hit Farmers
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Wednesday that the government would provide all possible assistance to farmers affected by the recent rains in the state.
Shinde was speaking to reporters after visiting flood-affected areas in the Dharashiv district of the Marathwada region, accompanied by Shiv Sena leader Tanaji Sawant, according to PTI. During the tour, Shinde interacted with farmers and people impacted by the floods.
The Marathwada region, which comprises eight districts, has experienced unprecedented rainfall over the past four days. Officials reported that the heavy downpour claimed at least eight lives, marooned villages, damaged houses, and flattened crops across more than 30,000 hectares. Dharashiv is part of this affected region.
Shinde assured that the government would support farmers who have suffered losses due to the floods and recent torrential rains. He also highlighted the role of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), whose personnel have been rescuing people and airlifting several individuals to safer areas.
Appealing for unity, the Deputy CM said, “Parties should not indulge in politics and instead come forward to help all those affected.”
According to officials, the Marathwada region recorded 823.8 mm of rainfall till Tuesday morning—28.5% more than the average expected downpour of 640.8 mm for this period.
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The state government and various political leaders continue to coordinate relief efforts to aid those impacted by the severe flooding in Maharashtra.
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