Ahead of the party's annual Dussehra rally, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday criticised the Maharashtra government, accusing it of being indifferent to the suffering of farmers affected by recent excess rainfall and crop damage.

Speaking at a press conference, Uddhav Thackeray said, “The government is enjoying itself while farmers are in deep trouble. Crops that grew in front of their eyes are now worth nothing. Instead of helping, the state is ignoring the crisis.”