<h1>Maharashtra Govt Pledges to Meet Election Promises, Including Farm Loan Waiver, Despite Financial Hurdles</h1> Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister emphasized the government's commitment to fulfilling all election promises, including a farm loan waiver, despite financial constraints highlighted by Finance Minister Ajit Pawar. Shinde assured that welfare schemes, such as increasing monthly aid for women under the Ladki Bahin Yojana, will be implemented once the state's finances improve. He highlighted the government's support for farmers, citing a Rs 16,000 crore relief for crop damages and a Rs 45,000 crore allocation for agricultural businesses. Shinde defended the Saugat-e-Modi scheme, attributing significant poverty reduction and food security improvements to it.