NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar has urged Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to declare drought in the state and provide immediate assistance to farmers facing crop losses, drinking water shortages and fodder scarcity amid deficient monsoon rainfall.

Pawar raised the issue with the state chief minister through a letter uploaded on X on Friday, outlining nine key demands. His communication came shortly after Fadnavis reiterated the state government’s resolve to make Marathwada drought-free.