Nagpur, Sept. 25 -- Maharashtra Congress Chief Spokesperson Atul Londhe Patil demanded a compensation package of around Rs 10,000 crore to support farmers in the wake of floods in the Marathwada region.

Atul Londhe Patil said, "Maharashtra faces a severe crisis. The central government must provide a compensation package of around Rs 10,000 crore to support farmers. Additionally, school fees for students should be waived, and the government should cover the costs associated with electricity and other essential services. They should firmly back the farmers... Restoring the previous features of Farmer crop insurance is also necessary... The current Rs 2215 crore aid is merely a mockery of the farmers."

He further demanded immediate assista...