During the festive occasion of Diwali, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis chose to share the celebrations directly with farmers by visiting them in their rural setting. Chief Minister Fadnavis traveled to Lohari Sawanga village in Nagpur district to celebrate Diwali alongside the local farming community, and spent the night at the home of local farming residents Arunabai Balpande and Rambhau Balpande. Prime Minister Narendra Modi appreciated this outreach by Fadnavis, describing it as a deeply emotional and touching gesture.
Prime Minister Highlights NDA Government Sensitivity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reposted the social media post shared by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on 'X', writing that the Chief Minister celebrating Diwali with farmers in Lohari Sawanga village of Narkhed in Nagpur district and staying at the residence of Arunabai and Rambhau Balpande is a deeply touching step. He added that this demonstrates how the NDA government in Maharashtra is working with utmost sensitivity toward farmers and striving to ensure their welfare.
Wiping Tears from Farmers' Eyes is the True Meaning of Diwali
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had noted in his post that wiping the tears from farmers' eyes holds the true meaning of Diwali for him. He shared that he got the opportunity to celebrate the festival with his farmer brothers in Lohari Sawanga, a village known for the heritage of its historic Hemadpanthi Shiva temple and the natural beauty of the Kanhan River.
Emotional Reflections on Drought and Farming Hardships
The Chief Minister expressed that listening to the hardships of drought-affected farmers, the worries of their families, and their apprehensions regarding the future left him deeply emotional. At the same time, the warmth, affection, and hospitality with which the Balpande family welcomed him left a profound impact on his mind.
Throughout the country, Diwali is being celebrated with immense enthusiasm, but Maharashtra's farmers are currently surrounded by various troubles. Crops are getting ruined due to natural calamities, and alongside financial scarcity, farmers are haunted by worries about their children's education and family's future: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
Interaction with Farmers and Shared Concerns
The Chief Minister stated that when he engaged in dialogue with the farmers of Lohari Sawanga and listened to their grievances, the tension on their faces gradually began to ease. The farmers told him that his traveling such a long distance to visit their village and share in their joys and sorrows had already halved their pain, a sentiment that touched his heart deeply. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Modi announced plans to celebrate Diwali with security forces in Bastar, writing that he is going to pay tribute to the brave soldiers, their sacrifices, and their penance.
