One should tour region to know drought woes: Pawar taunts CM

NCP chief Sharad Pawar Sunday took a dig at Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis saying the severity of drought in the state cannot be understood by making phone calls alone, and those in power should tour the region and meet people to know their woes.

Pawar's statement comes in the wake of Fadnavis holding a dialogue with collectors, sarpanchs (village heads) from different parts of the state through "audio bridge" technology on mobile phone to discuss issues related to drought.

During his dialogue, the chief minister gave several directions to the officials, including starting works under the Employment Guarantee Scheme (EGS) in the drought-affected areas, and according sanction to such works within three days.

"Anyone can seek information by making phone calls. But politicians in power should tour the region and meet people to understand their problems," Pawar said in Satara where he met people facing severe water scarcity.

"I am going to seek an appointment ..