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India's top court pulls up federal gov't over inaction on drought situation

Xinhua, April 6, 2016 Adjust font size:

India's Supreme Court Wednesday pulled up the federal government for failing to adequately help drought-hit states.

The court's reprimand came while hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking relief to farmers of drought-hit states of India.

"The court expressed concern over the situation in drought-hit states," an official said. "It told the Union (federal) government that nine states are suffering from drought, and a blind eye cannot be turned towards their problems."

The PIL was filed by Swaraj Abhiyan, a newly formed political organization in India. The party was founded last year by Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan, the expelled leaders from Aam Aadmi Party.

Swaraj Abhiyan is highlighting the plight of farmers hit by drought.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week urged people across India to conserve and save water. Endit