By May 2017, the "Tur" production in Maharashtra had gone up to 20.35 lakh tonnes due to a good rainy season. But the prices quickly fell and the farmers were suffering. Addressing a meeting in Jalna, when the topic was brought up, Danve lost his temper and said ""Our party workers should now not cry but fight. Just the day before yesterday, we've asked officials to procure one lakh tonne tur daal. Yet these people saale (referring to farmers) are crying. Are you reading too many newspapers? Don't read!"" This insult directed towards the farmers was criticised by the opposition parties. Shivsena held protests against him as well and Danve expressed his regrets concerning his comment. In 2019, Danve said that the word "saale" is a common slang term which is not derogatory in rural marathwada, and he never intended to offend farmers.