Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi on Thursday slammed the Central Government for its refusal to waive the loans of those affected by the devastating Wayanad landslides of 2024.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday demanded compensation and a loan waiver from the PM CARES Fund for flood-affected farmers in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra.
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal today demanded a Rs 20,000 crore package for flood relief and rehabilitation, besides a complete farm loan waiver for both farmers and 'khet mazdoor' to enable them to stand back on their feet.
This submission was made by the Centre in an an affidavit which was filed in response to the Kerala High Court's query if loans availed by the affected individuals could be waived.
"Today, it is April fools' day and for us we know it as 'achey din' (good days). This government is April fools' government. Earlier, Chief Minister (Devendra Fadnavis) said that farmers' loans would be waived off now Deputy CM (Ajit pawar) says nothing as such will be done," Thackeray said
He acknowledged that election promises don't always translate into actions and that decisions will be made considering current circumstances. However, for now, loans must be repaid. On a positive note, 0% interest loans will be available.
The BRS MLCs entered the Legislative Council carrying posters stating that the Congress government, led by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, has cheated farmers in the name of a loan waiver.
BRS leader K T Rama Rao thanked Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for raising concerns over the incomplete loan waivers under Congress. He criticized Telangana BJP leaders for not supporting farmers while targeting the BRS for questioning the state government.
He noted that the Governor underscored record-breaking agricultural output and farmer-centric initiatives that have strengthened Telangana's rural economy. Telangana has emerged as the highest paddy-producing state in India, harvesting over 260 lakh metric tonnes, a historic achievement attr
"I have two requests to the Prime Minister - Now in this country, the loans of any rich billionaire will not be forgiven, a law should be made for this. This is a big scandal. If loans are to be forgiven, then loans of the middle class should be forgiven. Everyone's home loan, and vehicle
Arvind Kejriwal urges Prime Minister Modi to prioritize waiving farmers' and middle-class home loans over the loans of the wealthy, claiming it would benefit the middle class and lower tax rates.
It said, "Several States have announced sops pertaining to farm loan waiver, free electricity to agriculture and households, free transport, allowances to unemployed youth and monetary assistance to women in their Budget for 2024-25."