Nagpur, Sept. 19 -- A political storm broke out in Maharashtra today after a video circulating on social media purportedly showed ministers, public representatives and senior government officials consuming dry fruits during a drought review meeting in Nanded, drawing criticism from opposition leaders and sections of the public.
The meeting, held at the District Planning Hall, was convened to review drought conditions, crop damage and water scarcity issues affecting the Marathwada region. The viral footage triggered allegations that the administration was insensitive to the hardships being faced by farmers amid the worsening agrarian crisis.
Reacting to the controversy, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the serving of dry fruits at off...