Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a public gathering in Parbhani, Maharashtra, expressed his concerns about the agricultural issues in the Marathwada region. He criticized the Congress and the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) for their alleged lack of empathy towards the farmers’ struggles.
“Marathwada is a farming region. The people here rely on crops like black cotton, soybean, and jowar bajra for their livelihood,” the Prime Minister stated, underlining the agricultural importance of the region. However, he expressed his disappointment with the Congress and MVA, accusing them of failing to understand the farmers’ difficulties.
According to the Prime Minister, irrigation is the most significant challenge in the region. He recalled the Jalyukt Shivar Scheme, a program launched during the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government’s tenure. The scheme aimed to make Maharashtra drought-free by 2019 by improving soil moisture in farms and rejuvenating water bodies.
However, the Prime Minister expressed his dismay over the MVA government’s decision to discontinue the scheme. “The MVA stopped this scheme,” he said, expressing concern over the potential impact on the farmers of Marathwada.
The Prime Minister’s comments come at a time when the agricultural sector is facing numerous challenges. His remarks have sparked a new debate on the effectiveness of the policies implemented by the MVA government in addressing these issues.
The MVA government has yet to respond to the Prime Minister’s criticisms. The farming community and the citizens of Maharashtra are eagerly awaiting their response.
