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Jayant Patil slams Maharashtra govt for sidelining distressed farmers while funding needless projects
Politics
Published on 16 May 2026
Farmers say unseasonal rain hits as prices fall below MSP
Senior NCP (SP) leader Jayant Patil accused the Maharashtra government of telling farmers it lacks funds while continuing “unnecessary” projects. He said pending farmer demands remain stalled despite the state’s mounting debt. Patil raised alarm for Konkan mango, cashew, and onion growers who are facing unseasonal rain and market prices below the Minimum Support Price, leaving them struggling to secure fair returns. His remarks followed police detentions during a Mumbai protest demanding action on farmers’ issues.
- Jayant Patil alleged funds are unavailable for distressed farmers
- He criticized the government for pursuing “unnecessary” projects
- Patil said Maharashtra is under mounting debt pressure
- Mango, cashew, and onion growers face unseasonal rain
- Market prices for key crops are falling below MSP
- Protests in Mumbai led to police detentions of leaders
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