Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal on Thursday criticised the BJP-led Mahayuti government over its assistance to drought-hit farmers, questioning how they could celebrate Diwali with just Rs 5,000 in relief.

“If the government cannot wipe the tears from farmers’ eyes, it should at least refrain from making fun of their suffering,” Sapkal said, accusing the state government of failing to provide adequate support to farmers affected by a prolonged dry spell.