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Show same concern for rain-hit farmers as traffic jams: Onion growers tell Maharashtra government

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Show same concern for rain-hit farmers as traffic jams: Onion growers tell Maharashtra government
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The Maharashtra State Onion Growers' Association has criticized the state government for prioritizing urban traffic issues over the plight of farmers affected by natural disasters. They argue that agricultural losses deserve the same level of urgent administrative attention as infrastructure disruptions.

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This highlights the growing tension between urban infrastructure priorities and the economic struggles of the agricultural sector in India.

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An onion-growers' body on Saturday (July 11, 2026) urged the Maharashtra government to show the same urgency for rain-affected farmers as it does for traffic disruptions such as the recent Mumbai-Pune expressway landslide.

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The article provides a platform for the farmers' association to voice their grievances while maintaining a balanced reporting style.

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