PM Modi praises Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis for celebrating Diwali with drought-hit farmers in Nagpur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for celebrating Diwali with droughthit farmers in Nagpur district describing his gesture of spending time with affected families as very touchingPM Modi said the chief ministers initiative reflected the compassion with which the NDA government in Maharashtra was working to support farmers and safeguard their wellbeingThis gesture by Maharashtra CM Shri Devendra Fadnavis Ji of spending Diwali with farmers in Lohari Sawanga village Narkhed Nagpur and staying at the residence of Arunabai and Rambhau Balpande is very touching Modi said in a response to Fadnavis social media post about his Diwali visitModi appreciates Fadnavis Diwali visitFadnavis spent Diwali with farmers in Lohari Sawanga village in Narkhed tehsil of Nagpur district He also stayed overnight at the home of local farmers Arunabai and Rambhau BalpandeThe chief minister said that wiping away the tears of farmers was the true meaning of Diwali for himIn a post in Marathi Fadnavis said he had the opportunity to celebrate the festival with farmers in a village known for the historical Hemadpanthi Shiva temple and the natural surroundings of the Kanhan riverCM highlights farmers financial distressFadnavis said his interaction with droughtaffected farmers gave him an opportunity to understand their hardships concerns and anxieties about their families futuresHe said the warm welcome extended by the Balpande family had touched him adding that their affection and hospitality made the visit memorableWhile Diwali is being celebrated with enthusiasm across the country the states farmers are worried Their minds are burdened by crops scorched by natures wrath financial distress and concerns about their childrens education he saidThe chief minister said the impact of crop losses extended beyond agricultural production affecting the financial security and future aspirations of entire farming familiesFadnavis says farmers crops represent family dreamsFadnavis said every farmers crop represented a years worth of hard work sacrifices and hopes for the future of the familyHe noted that each harvest carried expectations of prosperity but unpredictable weather and crop damage could place those aspirations at riskToday I experienced this pain firsthand That is why my sincere effort is to go beyond meetings decisions schemes or financial assistance in the secretariat to sit beside the farmers understand their difficulties wipe away their tears and offer a helping hand to help them get back on their feet he saidCM discusses measures to protect rabi cropsDuring his interaction with farmers Fadnavis also discussed possible measures to prevent damage to rabi cropsHis visit came amid concerns over drought conditions and agricultural losses in several parts of Maharashtra The chief minister said he wanted to understand farmers difficulties through direct interaction rather than relying only on official meetings and government assistance programmesWith inputs from PTI