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IN PHOTOS: Eknath Shinde flags off 24 trucks carrying Diwali rations for drought-hit farmers

Updated On: 29 October, 2026 06:24 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde flagged off 24 trucks carrying Diwali ration kits for drought-affected farmers in Dharashiv district on Thursday. Pics/Shinde's office

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The distribution drive began on Dussehra, with Shiv Sena workers delivering Diwali ration kits to families in drought-hit areas. Shinde's office
The distribution drive began on Dussehra, with Shiv Sena workers delivering Diwali ration kits to families in drought-hit areas. Shinde's office
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The Shinde-led Shiv Sena has launched an initiative to help drought-hit farming families celebrate Diwali by distributing festive ration kits in affected areas
The Shinde-led Shiv Sena has launched an initiative to help drought-hit farming families celebrate Diwali by distributing festive ration kits in affected areas
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Shinde said that the initiative reflects Shiv Sena’s commitment to standing by people during difficult times
Shinde said that the initiative reflects Shiv Sena’s commitment to standing by people during difficult times
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The 24 trucks flagged off by Shinde will carry supplies to affected parts of Dharashiv district, where party workers will distribute the items door to door
The 24 trucks flagged off by Shinde will carry supplies to affected parts of Dharashiv district, where party workers will distribute the items door to door
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The kits will include gram flour, sugar, semolina, refined flour, ghee, rangoli, earthen lamps and a special calendar published by the Shiv Sena
The kits will include gram flour, sugar, semolina, refined flour, ghee, rangoli, earthen lamps and a special calendar published by the Shiv Sena
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The initiative aims to help farming families facing financial hardship celebrate Diwali and bring some relief during the drought
The initiative aims to help farming families facing financial hardship celebrate Diwali and bring some relief during the drought
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Shinde issued a fresh warning to banks, microfinance companies and moneylenders against pressuring farmers to repay loans while they were facing severe hardship
Shinde issued a fresh warning to banks, microfinance companies and moneylenders against pressuring farmers to repay loans while they were facing severe hardship
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Shiv Sena is not an organisation that sits at home. It reaches people's doorsteps to help them during difficult times, Shinde said
Shiv Sena is not an organisation that sits at home. It reaches people's doorsteps to help them during difficult times, Shinde said
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He urged farmers not to lose hope and called on people to come forward to support those affected by the drought
He urged farmers not to lose hope and called on people to come forward to support those affected by the drought

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