In Maharashtra, a delegation of Congress leaders led by State Working President Baswaraj Patil submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, requesting him to release compensation for farmers, affected by the recent torrential rain in Marathwada region. The delegation met him at Tuljapur in Osmanabad district yesterday and sought early completion of Panchnamas. <br />''<br />''The delegation sought compensation of 25,000 rupees per hectare besides monetary assistance to the families of the farmers who lost their lives in the rain-related incidents. The Congress delegation further demanded loan and electricity bill waivers for affected districts.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Primary reports suggest that crops like sugarcane, soyabean, rice, lentils, pomegranate and cotton, spread over 57,354 hectares have been damaged by the retreating monsoon rains. Along with Shiv Sena and NCP, Congress is also a part of the Maha Vikas Aghadi Government in Maharashtra.</span><br />