Heavy Rains Disrupt Life in Beed; Dhananjay Munde Visits Flood-Hit Villages

Severe rains in Beed district have thrown normal life out of gear, causing extensive damage to crops, homes, and public infrastructure. In the midst of this crisis, former minister Dhananjay Munde visited several flood-affected areas to reassure residents and announce immediate relief measures.

During his visit, Munde interacted with distressed farmers, many of whom had suffered heavy agricultural losses. One farmer, overcome with grief, narrated how his five acres of cotton had been completely submerged, leaving him unable to meet the expenses of his daughter’s upcoming Diwali wedding. Deeply moved, Munde expressed sorrow at the plight of farmers and assured them of support.

Communication across several villages was disrupted due to the downpour, delaying inspection visits. Once the waters receded, Munde toured villages in Parli taluka, from Borbhed to Lasukh Mandapur, where he found numerous homes damaged and household belongings swept away—particularly affecting families from the Bhoy community.

In Lasukh, Munde personally visited the fields of farmer Tukaram Kadam and his wife Rekha, who shared their anxieties about crop losses and financial difficulties. Consoling them, Munde pledged assistance for their daughter’s wedding, saying, “Do not worry, we will stand with you.”

As part of the relief measures, Munde announced that 20 kilograms of food grains and ₹5,000 in financial aid would be directly deposited into the bank accounts of affected families. He also noted that Beed district had already received ₹256 crore in assistance following the August floods, with further grants to be disbursed once the phased panchanamas (damage assessments) are completed and reports are submitted to Mumbai.

Munde urged the government to extend special support to sugarcane farmers in Beed, similar to the relief provided to growers in Satara, Sangli, and Kolhapur after previous floods. “This is the harsh reality of farmers today. The government must open its treasury generously and stand firmly by their side,” he said.

Addressing another pressing issue, Munde appealed to young people not to resort to suicide over anxieties surrounding OBC reservations. He expressed grave concern over recent cases of youth taking their lives and reaffirmed the government’s position: “No one’s reservation will be taken away. The government has made this very clear.”