In the wake of unprecedented rains in the arid Marathwada region of Maharashtra, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday appealed to the government to expedite relief work as well as assess crop damage and provide full assistance to farmers, reported news agency PTI.

In a post on X, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha expressed grief over the situation, stating, “The news of loss of lives and extensive crop damage in Marathwada due to heavy rains is deeply distressing. My heartfelt condolences go out to all the affected families during this challenging time.”