Maharashtra Congress on Saturday accused Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders of spending crores of rupees on lavish Navratri and Garba events while farmers and residents across drought-hit areas struggle with water shortages, crop losses and a lack of fodder for livestock.

Addressing a press conference in Nagpur on Saturday, Maharashtra Congress spokesperson Atul Londhe alleged that BJP leaders had spent nearly Rs 100 crore on festival events. He questioned whether Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis would seek the resignations of state BJP president Ravindra Chavan and minister Ashish Shelar over the alleged expenditure.