In a significant move to address the concerns of farmers across the state, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde inaugurated the Shetkari Samvad Yatra on Thursday at Tembhi Naka, Thane. The yatra, organised by the Shiv Sena-led Shetkari Sena, aims to establish direct communication with farmers, understand their challenges, and provide immediate solutions, an official statement said on Thursday.

The Chief Minister, accompanied by party members and dignitaries, hoisted the saffron flag, symbolizing unity and solidarity with the farming community. This initiative draws inspiration from the late Shiv Sena chief Balasaheb Thackeray and Dharmaveer Guruvarya Anand Dighe, both of whom were deeply empathetic towards farmers and their issues, the statement said.