Try GOLD - Free
People obsessed with loan waivers, politicians make poll promises to win: Maha Minister
The Daily Guardian
|October 11, 2025
Maharashtra Cooperation Minister Babasaheb Patil has courted controversy with his purported remark that people have become obsessed with loan waiver, and also with his frank admission that politicians give assurances during elections as they want to win polls.
The minister, who belongs to the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, made the comments during a public programme. Parts of his speech are being aired on regional news channels. But the time and place of the event was not clear.
His remarks drew flak from various quarters, including the ruling allies, with BJP leader and minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule saying nobody should make statements on theloan waiver issue as farmers were facing serious financial distressin the wake of heavy rains and floods in parts of the state.
This story is from the October 11, 2025 edition of The Daily Guardian.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM The Daily Guardian
The Daily Guardian
Delhi reopens doors to Kabul as Muttaqi meets Jaishankar
In the first high-level visit from Kabul since the Taliban seized power in 2021, Afghanistan's Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi met External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi on Friday, marking a cautious yet significant reset in India's diplomatic engagement with the regime.
2 mins
October 11, 2025
The Daily Guardian
THE SMASHING MACHINE
Benny Safdie's The Smashing Machine (2025) is a brutal yet tender portrait of an athlete's life on the edge, a film that shows the pain, triumph, and humanity behind a legend in a truthful and beautiful manner.
2 mins
October 11, 2025
The Daily Guardian
BANDHANI: THE ANCIENT ART OF TYING TRADITIONS IN VIBRANT DOTS
Bandhani, also known as Bandhej or Tie-and-Dye, is one of the oldest and most treasured textile art forms of India. Recognized for its intricate dot patterns and vibrant color combinations, Bandhani reflects a rich cultural heritage that dates back thousands of years.
4 mins
October 11, 2025
The Daily Guardian
Birla leads Indian delegation to Barbados to boost Parliament ties
On the sidelines of the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference being held in Bridgetown, Barbados, the Indian Parliamentary Delegation (IPD), led by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, paid a formal visit to the National Assembly of Barbados.
1 min
October 11, 2025
The Daily Guardian
COUNTDOWN TO DIWALI SMOG: SC MAY ALLOW CRACKERS, BUT ON THE CLOCK
As Delhi braces for another smog-laden Diwali, the Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on whether green firecrackers can briefly light up the capital's polluted skies.
2 mins
October 11, 2025
The Daily Guardian
Delhi Metro to begin ultrasonic rail testing after recent snags
Following recent technical glitches that disrupted services and caused overcrowding on multiple routes, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will initiate ultrasonic testing of rail welds across its network.
1 min
October 11, 2025
The Daily Guardian
Garima Garg: Zubeen’s circle betrayed his trust
Garima Saikia Garg, wife of late singer Zubeen Garg, has broken her silence in an emotional interview, expressing deep disappointment over the conduct of those who accompanied the singer on his final trip to Singapore.
1 mins
October 11, 2025
The Daily Guardian
JD(U), LJP LEADERS JOIN RJD AS BIHAR ELECTION HEATS UP
Former JD(U) lawmakers Santosh Kushwaha and Rahul Sharma on Friday joined the opposition RJD ahead of next month's Bihar assembly elections.
2 mins
October 11, 2025
The Daily Guardian
Chirag Paswan confirms ‘positive’ end to NDA seat talks
With the nomination process for the Bihar Assembly elections beginning on Friday following the issuance of the notification, leaders of the BJP and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) [LJP(R)] have indicated that the NDA‘s seat-sharing dispute has been resolved.
1 mins
October 11, 2025
The Daily Guardian
Anganwadi workers to verify burqa-clad voters Identity: EC
The Election Commission on Friday said special arrangements will be made at polling stations in Bihar for “dignified” identification of women voters in burqa or purdah.
1 mins
October 11, 2025
Listen
Translate
Change font size