Maharashtra Congress MLA Vijay Wadettiwar on Monday slammed the Mahayuti government over the state budget, calling the farmer loan waiver scheme a "pretence."
Maharashtra Chief Minister and Finance Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday announced a farm loan waiver scheme under which eligible farmers with overdue crop loans will receive relief of up to Rs 2 lakh. Presenting the state budget for 2026-27, Fadnavis also proposed an incentive of Rs 50,0
Rao told ANI, "Of the six guarantees, the present government has already implemented four major schemes, including agriculture loan waivers, free bus services for women, waiver of current charges up to 200 units for households, and other farmer welfare measures."
NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule on Sunday criticised the Maharashtra government over the short State Assembly session, saying it lasted barely eight days and failed to address key issues like the state's financial condition, investment challenges, unemployment and corruption.
Kadu slammed Ajit Pawar for his "financial discipline" statement among farmers, mentioning that his remarks don't have any "weight" as compared to CM Fadnavis. He noted that the Chief Minister has announced waiver of loans by 2026, but it will be better if it is implemented before the dea
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Saturday said the state government will take a final decision on the proposed farm loan waiver by June 30, 2026.
Justice Rajneesh Vyas passed the order while hearing a suo motu petition. The court noted that permission for the protest was granted only for 24 hours.
Congress leader VD Satheesan, who is Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, on Wednesday welcomed the High Court observation in which it criticised the Centre for its reluctance to waive the loans of those affected by the Wayanad landslides of 2024.
Kerala Minister K Rajan on Wednesday welcomed the High Court observation criticising the Centre for its refusal to waive the loans of those affected by the devastating Wayanad landslides of 2024. The Minister accused the Centre of showing a stepmotherly attitude towards Kerala.