Mumbai: Amid havoc wreaked by the heavy rain and floods in Marathwada and many places in the rest of Maharashtra, the NCP(SP) and Congress on Monday, in an appeal to the Governor, demanded that a special three-day session of the state legislature be convened to discuss the damage and financial package needed urgently to help the farmers.

NCP(SP) legislator and former Minister Jayant Patil said, “The government must hold a special session as farmers, livestock, homes and public life have all been devastated. However, no necessary assistance is visible from the government. The issues of farmers and citizens should be heard, there should be an in-depth discussion on compensation and relief packages, and a substantial decision for assistance should be made.”

He also demanded the financial as

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