Maharashtra drought: Farmer sends money order of ₹5,000 to CM over ‘paltry’ interim aid by govt.
“I cultivated a soybean crop on 1.5 acres of my farm. I spent ₹25,000 and received a 60-kg yield. I could earn just ₹3,900. I borrowed ₹1,100 from my friend to send the money order,” Mr. Shaikh told reporters outside Surdi post office.
· 10/17/2026, 8:20:33 AM· 2 min read
“I cultivated a soybean crop on 1.5 acres of my farm. I spent ₹25,000 and received a 60-kg yield. I could earn just ₹3,900. I borrowed ₹1,100 from my friend to send the money order,” Mr. Shaikh told reporters outside Surdi post office.
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