NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar launches stir over farm loan waiver, accuses Maharashtra government of betrayal

NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar has initiated a farmers' protest in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, accusing the Maharashtra government of reneging on promises for discussions regarding its new farm loan waiver scheme. Pawar alleges government suppression tactics with heavy police deployment and threatens a 'jail bharo' movement if the agitation is stifled. He expressed disappointment after a promised meeting with the Chief Minister failed to materialize post-monsoon session commencement.