Mumbai, Oct. 7 -- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday appealed to flood-affected farmers to remain patient and not take any "untoward step" as the Mahayuti government has announced a comprehensive relief package of over Rs 31,000 crore for them.

The Deputy Chief Minister said the government stand by the farmers.

Speaking to mediapersons, Deputy CM said, "The Mahayuti government today announced an over Rs 31,000 crore package for flood-affected farmers of the state. Approximately 60 lakh farmers in the state were affected by the floods. The farmers need help to sow Rabi crops now...We will stand by the farmers. I appeal to them to remain patient and not take any untoward step."

Earlier, Maharashtra Chief Minister ...