Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday (November 5, 2025) hit out at Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, saying he was busy in Bihar but left farmers in his own State in the lurch.
He said the date of June 30, 2026, given by the government for a decision on farm loan waiver for the rain and flood-affected farmers in the state was "not acceptable".
Mr. Thackeray also said the CM should clarify whether farmers are required to continue paying their instalments if the government plans to waive the loans.
The Shiv Sena (UBT) head on Wednesday (November 5) commenced his four-day Marathwada tour from Nandar village in Paithan taluka of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, where he interacted with farmers. He also visited Pali village in Beed, and is scheduled to go to Pathrud, Shirsav (Dharashiv) and Ghari (Solapur) villages later in the day.
Speaking in Pali village, Mr. Thackeray said, "People should unite and teach a lesson to the current government. I am here with you people, and the CM is in Bihar. Farmers are in trouble here. But leaving farmers in this situation, he is going around in Bihar. Here, they (BJP-led government) give benefits of the (Ladki Bahin scheme) only to two members of a family, but in Bihar, they give Rs 10,000 in every woman's account. This is because there are elections in Bihar."
