farm loan waiver
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Urges Farmers to Repay Loans Rather Than Await Waivers
Nov 02, 2025 10:28 pm CST
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has encouraged farmers to develop the habit of repaying bank loans instead of expecting regular bailouts, amid ongoing protests for farm loan waivers. The government plans to address the issue by 2026 while prioritizing assistance for farmers affected by recent heavy rainfall in central Maharashtra.
Maharashtra Farmers Shift Highway Protest Following Court Order, Set for Talks with Chief Minister
Oct 30, 2025 02:54 am CST
Former MLA Bachchu Kadu and thousands of farmers protesting for loan waivers have agreed to relocate from National Highway 44 near Nagpur following a Bombay High Court order. The protest leaders will meet with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday to discuss their demands, with warning of potential railway blockades if negotiations fail. The state government has formed a committee to address farm loan waivers while prioritizing aid for farmers affected by recent unprecedented rainfall.