Seek Centre’s special package for farm loan waivers, Maha Congress tells Mahayuti

Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee president Harshavardhan Sapkal alleged that “triple engine” government is suffering from “Ghajini syndrome” and demanded to secure a special package for farmers from the Central government. 
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After the uproar over Deputy Chief Minister’s Ajit Pawar statement that “farmers need not wait for a crop loan waiver”, Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee president Harshavardhan Sapkal alleged that “triple engine” government is suffering from “Ghajini syndrome” and demanded to secure a special package for farmers from the Central government.

“BJP-led alliance promised loan waivers for farmers and an increase in financial aid for women from ₹1,500 to ₹2,100. But now they issued order to repay loans before March 31,” Mr. Sapkal said challenging the State government to secure a special package from the Central government.

Mr. Sapkal pointed out budget session was concluded without making any “significant decisions” and failed to deliver any of the promises made in their manifesto. “Aurangzeb’s grave was dug and ignored crucial matters such as unemployment, farmer loan waivers, and fair pricing for agricultural produce,” Mr. Sapkal said while speaking to pressers at Tilak Bhavan in Mumbai.

Khadakpurna Canal water issue

Mr. Sapkal questioned the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis promise of resolving Khadakpurna Canal water issue. “He claims the solution is unfeasible. Due to the delay in resolving this issue, young farmer Kailas Nagare tragically committed suicide,“ he said.

Waqf Reform Bill

Mr. Sapkal stated that special land rights had already been established during the drafting of the Constitution. Land has been allotted to temples, places of worship, and inam (gifted) lands have been granted. In Maharashtra, even the descendants of Chhatrapatis have been given special land rights.

“BJP government is now viewing the Waqf Bill through a religious lens and seems to be planning to take over this land to hand it over to industrialists and builders. They have already handed over Dharavi’s land to Adani, and under the pretext of the Shakti Peeth Corridor, attempts are being made to allocate Konkan land to Adani and Ambani. This appears to be a similar ploy,” Harshavardhan Sapkal said.

“Narendra Modi’s Throne is Shaking!”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters in Nagpur on March 30, after 11 years. According to Harshavardhan Sapkal, Modi’s sudden visit suggests that he turned to the RSS because his position as Prime Minister is under threat.