Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Bhatti Vikramarka said the government has to own responsibility for the suicides of farmers who were taking the extreme step after suffering huge losses in the recent floods.
He said the suicide of Mangarapu Lakshman, a farmer from Mudhole in Nirmal district, was an indication of the things to come if the government doesn’t respond fast and rescue the farmers. The farmer allegedly committed suicide as his entire crop was lost in the rains and he was distressed that he cannot repay the loans taken from various sources. Thousands of farmers were in similar distress and the government should instill some confidence among them.
Mr. Bhatti said crops in 13 lakh acres suffered in the recent rains and it’s been 15 days but the government has not responded so far with any announcement of help. The entire farming community on the Godavari river bank has suffered hugely and they need urgent help.
