Maha: Sena (UBT) to extend financial support to distressed farmers in Chandrapur

Chandrapur, Oct 16 (UNI) Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) today announced financial assistance of Rs 50,000 each to the families of four farmers who died by suicide in Maharashtra's Chandrapur district and Rs 10,000 each to around 20 economically weaker farmers. The party's announcement comes amid growing concerns over drought, crop losses and mounting financial pressures on farming households across Maharashtra. Sandeep Girhe, the party's Chandrapur district unit chief, said party representatives would visit the bereaved families and hand over the financial assistance. He said farmers across Maharashtra were grappling with drought and heavy crop losses, leaving many in severe…