Sharad Pawar Tours Drought-Hit Villages, Promises Farmer Demands to CM Fadnavis

Times of India · politics

NCP(SP) chief Sharad Pawar has begun touring drought-affected villages in Pune district, including his hometown Baramati and Purandar tehsil. He assured farmers battling severe drought that he would raise their grievances with chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. Pawar highlighted the urgent need for rain to save standing crops and discussed farmers' requests for drinking water, fodder, and monetary assistance. He has previously written to Fadnavis suggesting structural mitigation measures and advocating for a special assembly session to address the crisis.