Fadnavis announces formation of committee to look into farmers demands

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced formation of a six-member high powered committee to look into the various demands of farmers, including a loan waiver. 

An official said that the panel, headed by senior BJP minister Chandrakant Patil, will submit its report to the state government after holding discussions with farmers'



leaders. 

The panel also comprises of senior Shiv Sena minister Diwakar Raote, agriculture minister Pandurang Fundkar, finance minister Sudhir Mungantiwar, cooperation minister Subhash Deshmukh and water resources minister Girish Mahajan. The committee will hold discussions with farmers' leaders and submit a proposal to the state government.