Solapur, Sep 24 (PTI) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday directed the administration to ensure immediate assistance to farmers who have suffered crop losses in the recent heavy rains in the state.

Pawar toured Karmala taluka of Solapur district and interacted with farmers and local authorities. He urged farmers "not to lose heart" and assured all assistance to them.

Heavy rains have lashed several parts of Maharashtra over the last few days, causing widespread damage.

"Due to continuous heavy rainfall, there has been significant damage to crops. I went to the fields to inspect the crops. I interacted with the farmers to understand their problems and gathered information about the damage that has occurred," he said in a post on X.

The deputy CM said he has given c

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