Congress Legislature Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Wednesday demanded that compensation to the families of farmers killed in lightning strikes in Maharashtra be increased to Rs 10 lakh from the current Rs 4 lakh, reported news agency PTI.

In response, state minister Girish Mahajan said in the assembly that the the government will consider the suggestion to increase the compensation and he will discuss the matter with the chief minister.

According to the minister, 236 persons died due to lightning strikes in 2022, while 181 such deaths were reported in 2023.