Eknath Shinde’s Dussehra rally at NESCO Centre in Goregaon on Tuesday focused on the Mahayuti government’s development agenda and support for drought-affected farmers, as the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister sought to reinforce his faction’s claim to the Shiv Sena’s political legacy.

Shinde urges workers to support drought-hit families

Shinde had urged party workers to prioritise assistance to drought-hit families instead of travelling to Mumbai for the rally. He called on them to visit affected households, extend support and help farmers facing difficulties.