Congress invites PM to celebrate Diwali with Maha farmers
The Congress 'invited' Prime Minister Narendra Modi to spend Diwali with the drought-hit farmers of Marathwada region to understand their distress. "The PM wished the nation 'Happy Diwali' in...'Mann Ki Baat'..., but how will the farmers...celebrate the festival of lights," state Congress President Ashok Chavan said. He urged PM to announce central assistance for the farmers in the state.