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The Hindu
The Hindu
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Special Correspondent

Andhra Pradesh: extend aid to the bereaved families of farmers, HRF, RSV appeal to State government

The Human Rights Forum (HRF) and Rythu Swarajya Vedkia (RSV) appealed to the government to come to the aid of families of farmers who have allegedly committed suicide.

Speaking to the media here on Monday, the members of HRF and RSV said that the government must without further delay implement the G.O. 43 that provides for a financial package of ₹7 lakh to the family members of farmers who have taken their own lives.

From May 14 to 15, a seven-member HRF and RSV team visited families of 22 farmers who had committed suicide over the last three years.

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