Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde turned the spotlight on farmers during his Dussehra address at the NESCO Center in Goregaon, assuring that the state government will not abandon those affected by the recent floods. In an emotional speech, Shinde said that farmers, whom he referred to as “Baliraja,” will receive financial support before Diwali so that the festival of lights is not overshadowed by despair.

“If Balasaheb were here today, he too would have stood firmly with the Shiv Sainiks and farmers. We took this decision to save Baliraja. The rain fell like an enemy this year. The situation is terrible. If we cannot help our farmers in such times, then when will we help? This government will stand solidly behind them,” Shinde declared to loud a

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