Diwali celebrations across Maharashtra this year saw ministers and public representatives reaching out to drought-hit farmers, persons with disabilities and underprivileged communities, following Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’ appeal to celebrate the festival with those facing hardships.
Ministers Shivendraraje Bhosale, Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, Uday Samant and Ganesh Naik visited farmers’ homes in Solapur, Ahilyanagar, Nanded and Thane districts, sharing festive meals and interacting with families to understand their difficulties.
Chief Minister Fadnavis also visited Lohari Sawanga in Nagpur district, participating in a prayer meeting centred on the teachings of Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj and interacting with local representatives.
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde celebrated Diwali with persons with disabilities at his Mumbai residence, highlighting welfare initiatives, including assistive devices for over 1,500 beneficiaries in Thane.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said that permission will be granted for the drilling of borewells wherever possible amid the drought in the state.
