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Maharashtra declares 85% areas drought-hit, announces farmer aid
Maharashtra has declared 85 percent of its areas as drought-hit, adding 40 talukas to the drought list. The state government announced that farmers in these regions will receive ₹5,000 each as aid before Diwali. The opposition has criticized the aid amount as inadequate.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (1): National Herald
- Centre (2): Hindustan Times, The New Indian Express