Maharashtra: Congress to launch stir to demand loan waiver for farmers

Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) on Sunday announced to launch a state-wide agitation to demand loan waiver for farmers hit by natural calamities.

MPCC president Ashok Chavan made this announcement while talking to reporters in Nanded after chairing a meeting of party office-bearers and leaders from the district.

Chavan said the agitation would be launched from Yavatmal soon.

"We give the government eight days to announce loan waiver to farmers, who have been distressed by a spate of natural calamities. Else, we will not allow the state legislature to function during the monsoon session beginning July 13," he said.

The senior Congress leader lashed out at the BJP-led government in the state over its "failure" in addressing grievances of farmers despite rise in suicides.