Farmer suicides in the state have increased manifold. Farmers are severely suffering but no attention has been paid by the BJP government, alleged NCP state president Sunil Tatkare.

Tatkare said that the Fadnavis government failed to address not only farmers' problems, but other workers from other sectors as well. "Within 100 days of the government, the BJP government was exposed because they do not have concrete programmes. Farmers in drought-prone regions like Vidharbha, Marathwada and some parts of western Maharashtra are still awaiting relief packages. Besides, hailstorm-affected farmers also have not received any help from the government."

Tatkare added that the promised 'Achche din' have turned out to be the 'bure din' for the farmers. "The cotton and sugar growing farmers also could not get satisfactory prices for their crops. Last year, the cotton prices were Rs 5,500 per quintal, as against Rs 3,500-3,900 per quintal in the BJP government, despite rise in the input cost," Tatkare said.

The state NCP chief said that soyabean and paddy farmers are also bearing the brunt. "If the relief package is not given on time to farmers, then more suicides will take place in coming days. The slowdown of rural economy will have cascading effects on other sectors too. Farmers should not be ignored, because they are backbone of the economy," Tatkare added.

He also called them a 'Twitter government'. "BJP ministers are making announcements on Twitter, but on the ground, nothing has been done. It is a Twitter government, where common people have no space and connection," he stated.

Chitra Wagh, NCP state (women wing) president told dna that in Fadnavis' government, attacks and atrocities against women have increased. "In Latur, a Dalit woman was paraded semi-nude. There is a significant rise in the molestations and rape cases in Maharashtra. And no measures have been taken by the state to protect its women. The 'achche din' have become a myth. If the CM does not pay immediate attention, then we will soon increase our protest against the BJP government," she said.

dna has also reported that due to the severe drought, the farmers were forced to sell off their livestock.