Harshwardhan Sapkal seeks thorough probe into cannabis cultivation in Buldhana

Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal on Sunday expressed concerns over the seizure of cannabis worth Rs 12 crore from a farm in Buldhana district and claimed that a farmer could not have managed such extensive cultivation without political backingAccording to news agency PTI while speaking to reporters Sapkal urged the local police to conduct a thorough investigation to uncover those responsible for the illegal operationA farmer could not have managed such extensive cultivation without political backing I urge the local police to conduct a thorough investigation to find the individuals behind this operation Even as narcotic substances were cultivated in Buldhana the police were occupied with extortion activities said the Congress leader when asked about the polices raid on a farm in the district on SaturdayAccording to reports authorities seized cannabis plants worth more than Rs 126 crore from the farm and arrested a farmer Following the operation law enforcement has increased vigilance across the district to prevent further illegal farming activities PTI reportedSapkal claimed that conventional farming has become unaffordable for many forcing farmers to resort to the cultivation of illegal drugsIf such a trend is seen in the state it is a warning I urge the government to take action The current administration seems to be neglecting constitutional duties and is focusing on maintaining power he said according to PTIThe Congress leader also pointed out that Maharashtras revenue deficit has led to the cessation of various government schemes and criticised the government for prioritising its own interestsFurthermore Sapkal urged the government to make Chhava a film based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj taxfree noting that the Maharashtra government has yet to act on the demand made during Shivaji Jayanti earlier this weekCongress to hold AICC session in Ahmedabad on April 89The Congress announced that it will hold its All India Congress Committee AICC session in Ahmedabad Gujarat on April 8 and 9 The session will focus on addressing the challenges posed by the Bharatiya Janata Partys BJP antipeople policies its alleged attack on the Constitution and formulating the partys future strategyIn a statement Congress general secretary in charge of organisation KC Venugopal said that the upcoming session would not only provide a platform for crucial deliberations but also reaffirm the Congress partys commitment to addressing the concerns of the common people and presenting a strong alternative vision for the nationThis significant gathering will bring together AICC delegates from across the nation to deliberate on the challenges posed by the antipeople policies and the relentless attack on the Constitution and its values by the BJP while charting the partys future course of action Venugopal saidWith PTI inputs