Ashish Deshmukh

BJP MLA from Katol Ashish Deshmukh demands declaration of drought in parts of Vidarbha, seeks assistance for farmers

Disgruntled BJP MLA Ashish Deshmukh demanded Wednesday that the state government declare drought in some parts of Vidarbha and provide necessary assistance to farmers.

Shiv Sena to go solo in 2019: BJP MLA Ashish Deshmukh demands 'immediate steps' to grant Vidarbha statehood

With the Shiv Sena opting to go solo in the next Lok Sabha and Maharashtra assembly elections, the Centre should take immediate steps to fulfil the BJP's "poll promise" of creating separate Vidarbha state, BJP MLA Ashish Deshmukh said.

BJP's Ashish Deshmukh seeks Devendra Fadnavis govt's stand on Vidarbha statehood, MLA says he has 'options open'

While saying he has other options open, BJP MLA Ashish Deshmukh, facing a show-cause notice for 'anti-party remarks', on Thursday said Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis should first give reply to his letter on the issue of separate Vidarbha.

Maharashtra government extends waiver to farmers who took loans after 2008

The Maharashtra government expanded the ambit of its loan waiver scheme to include farmers who had taken loans after 2008, CM Devendra Fadnavis said