Maharashtra Leader of Opposition Devendra Fadnavis has said the state government should provide immediate assistance to farmers affected by heavy rains and flooding in Marathwada, without waiting for individual panchnamas.

Speaking to reporters at Nagpur airport, Fadnavis claimed that the MVA government's previous announcements of relief to farmers affected by rains and floods in Konkan, east Vidarbha and other affected areas were still unfulfilled. "Under the present circumstances, initial assistance can be provided on the basis damages that are visible and there is no need for individual panchanamas. I feel the process of panchanamas will go on, but the government should think of announcing an immediate relief," the BJP leader said.