Nagpur, Nov. 7 -- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said that all state ministers have decided to celebrate Diwali in villages alongside farmers as the state grapples with a severe drought.

Speaking to the media, Fadnavis said the initiative aims to boost farmers' morale and reassure them that the government stands firmly with them, while pledging all possible assistance to those affected by the crisis.

"Maharashtra is currently facing a severe drought, and our farmers are in the midst of a major crisis. Consequently, all of us ministers have decided to spend this Diwali in a village, among the farmers," he said.

"We intend to sit with them and engage in dialogue. Through this, we hope to boost their morale, as t...