Congress Questions Modi on Maharashtra's Industrial and Community Issues

Congress criticizes Prime Minister Modi over the exodus of manufacturing units from Maharashtra's Chakan area due to infrastructure issues and neglect of the Dhangar community's ST status demand. They also highlight concerns regarding the sugar industry's challenges and the diluting of Adivasis' forest rights.

The Congress party has lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, raising concerns about manufacturing units leaving Maharashtra's Chakan industrial area. They attribute this exodus to subpar road infrastructure, causing traffic congestion and production disruptions, despite multiple grievances submitted to authorities.

Ramesh, representing Congress, also questioned the BJP's lack of action on the Dhangar community's long-standing demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. He emphasized the impact of caste-based marginalization on the community's wellbeing, alongside critiquing the government's handling of Maharashtra's sugar industry amid a ban on ethanol production.

Additionally, Congress points to inefficacies in the implementation of the Forest Rights Act under BJP rule, affecting Adivasi communities' rights, and underscores issues of farmer suicides in the state, all amid upcoming elections.

(With inputs from agencies.)