Congress holds ‘Asud Morcha’ in Nanded; calls out PM Modi, CM Fadnavis for failing to address farmers’ issues
Maharashtra Congress leaders organized an 'Asud Morcha' protest in Nanded to criticize the central and state governments over unfulfilled promises regarding farmers' income and employment. The rally specifically targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for failing to address agricultural distress and economic issues.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing political tensions and agrarian unrest in India, reflecting the opposition's strategy to mobilize rural voters ahead of future electoral cycles.
The prices of agricultural produces have fallen since Narendra Modi became Prime Minister, failing to keep his promise to double farmers’ income, said Maharashtra Congress President Harshwardhan Sapkal during a rally — named ‘Asud Morcha’ — organised in Maharashtra’s Nanded district on Tuesday (June 23, 2026).
The article focuses exclusively on the opposition's narrative and criticisms of the ruling party without providing a counter-perspective from the government.
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