Crop loan waiver

Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole has called for a complete waiver of farmers' loans in Maharashtra, citing severe flood damage to crops and homes, similar to the actions taken by the Congress government in Telangana. In Telangana, Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao announced that the third phase of a loan waiver program will be launched on August 15, benefiting farmers with loans up to Rs two lakh. Meanwhile, farmers in the Alampur Constituency have protested against the current government for not waiving their loans, claiming neglect despite their previous benefits under past schemes. In Haryana, BJP's CM Nayab Singh Saini has initiated an election campaign by announcing a farm loan waiver and extending minimum support price (MSP) coverage to all crops in the state. These developments reflect the ongoing political focus on farmers' welfare and loan assistance in the context of upcoming elections. Overall, the issue of agricultural support remains a critical topic across multiple states in India.