Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Assembly Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil today refused to leave the House in protest despite adjournment, accusing the government of not providing information on compensation to cotton growers whose crops were hit by the pink bollworm.
He was in the House for 35 minutes after it was adjourned at 12:30 am.
Vikhe-Patil had demanded to know how many affected cotton farmers were given compensation after the government had announced Rs 37,500 assistance during the winter session of the assembly.
Besides him, Congress MLA Jaykumar Gore, NCP legislators Shashikant Shinde and Sandeep Naik were also in the House.
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app