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Sharad Pawar Demands Maharashtra Drought Declaration, Threatens Protest

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC · How we work

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Sharad Pawar, chief of NCP-SP, ruled out any merger and said others must join.
He demanded a statewide drought declaration across all Maharashtra, not just 265 talukas.
He warned the party will protest if demands are unmet within two to four days.
NCP-SP MLAs pledged to donate one month’s salary toward drought-relief efforts.
Supriya Sule called for Shaktipeeth Expressway funds to be diverted to drought relief and loan waivers.

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Sharad Pawar, chief of NCP-SP, ruled out any merger and said others must join.
He demanded a statewide drought declaration across all Maharashtra, not just 265 talukas.
He warned the party will protest if demands are unmet within two to four days.
NCP-SP MLAs pledged to donate one month’s salary toward drought-relief efforts.
Supriya Sule called for Shaktipeeth Expressway funds to be diverted to drought relief and loan waivers.