Latur, Sep 26 (PTI) Jijau Brigade, women’s wing of the Maratha Seva Sangh, on Friday demanded that the Maharashtra government declare a wet drought in the state in view of the loss of crops due to excessive rains, especially in Marathwada.

Members of the organization submitted a memorandum to this effect to Sub-Divisional Officer Sangita Takle here.

Farmers must receive compensation without delay, especially with the festive season approaching, it said. PTI COR KRK (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI )

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