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Farmers hit by excess rains shouldn't be forced to pay power bills: Maharashtra govt

"If farmers pay the bills for the current season their connections should not be snapped. Those who can repay bills, they should pay it," he added

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Devendra Fadnavis. File pic

Devendra Fadnavis. File pic

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said the state power utility has been directed not to force those farmers who had lost their crops due to excess rains in the last two months to pay bills. Speaking to reporters here, Fadnavis said the farmers who could repay the power bills can do it.

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