Summary:
He demanded compensation to not only cotton and paddy farmers but also for those producing tur dal. He pointed out that irrigation projects of Vidarbha were progressing at a snail’s pace due to lack of funds. It’s over six months since it was announced to grant Rs37,500 to farmers hit by bollworm. “BJP is making a song and dance about Rs 13,500 crore sanctioned by central government for the region’s irrigation projects. Following this, the presiding officer adjourned the House when members from treasury and opposition benches started shouting at each other.After proceedings resumed, the war of words continued..