NCP postpones Nashik camp amid Maharashtra drought, asks ministers and MLAs to visit affected areas

The ruling Nationalist Congress Party NCP in Maharashtra has postponed its camp scheduled to be held in Nashik on September 27 citing the droughtlike situation prevailing in parts of the stateThe decision comes as farmers and residents in affected areas face difficulties due to the prevailing conditions The party said its leadership had decided that holding a meeting or organisational camp at this time would not be appropriate while people were dealing with the situationNCP asks ministers and MLAs to visit affected areasNCP president and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar took the decision to postpone the Nashik camp according to a party releaseFollowing the decision all ministers and MLAs from the party along with guardian ministers have been asked to visit droughtaffected areas in their respective districts They have also been directed to meet farmers and assess the problems they are facingThe party said the focus should be on understanding the situation on the ground and responding to the concerns of people in affected areas rather than proceeding with the scheduled organisational programmeParty representatives directed to participate in relief workPawar has directed all NCP representatives to immediately get involved in relief work according to the releaseThe party said its representatives should work in coordination with local communities and assess the assistance required in areas affected by the droughtlike conditions The move is aimed at ensuring that concerns raised by farmers and other residents are addressed at the local levelThe postponement of the Nashik camp also reflects the partys decision to shift its immediate focus towards reliefrelated activities rather than holding the scheduled organisational gatheringWorkers asked to reach out to farmersNCP officebearers and workers have also been instructed to reach out to farmers understand their problems and help ensure that immediate assistance reaches those in needThe party said its workers should remain engaged with affected communities and gather information about the difficulties being faced by farmers The instructions cover party workers and officebearers across districts where the droughtlike situation has affected peopleThe NCP said it was not appropriate to organise a meeting or camp when farmers and the common people were facing difficulties due to the prevailing situation Pawar has decided to stand by farmers the party saidNashik camp postponed amid focus on groundlevel assessmentThe NCP camp in Nashik was scheduled for September 27 and was expected to bring together the partys representatives for organisational discussions However the party has now decided to postpone the event in view of the situation in the stateWith ministers MLAs and guardian ministers being asked to visit affected areas the party leadership has called for greater engagement with farmers and local communitiesThe NCP has also asked its organisational machinery to remain focused on relief efforts and ensure that the concerns of affected farmers are brought to the attention of the authorities concernedWith inputs from PTI