HC raps AP, Telangana govt on farmer suicides in Telugu states

HC raps AP, Telangana govt on farmer suicides in Telugu states
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The High Court on Tuesday directed the AP and Telangana Government to file counter listing out the measures taken to prevent farmers from committing suicide and the details of the farmers who committed suicide.

The High Court on Tuesday directed the AP and Telangana Government to file counter listing out the measures taken to prevent farmers from committing suicide and the details of the farmers who committed suicide.


Jana Chaitanya Vedika had filed a PIL in the court over the death of farmers in the two Telugu states. The court said the compensation to the bereaved families was not the only solution and why wasn't the Government not analysing the reasons behind suicides?

The court directed both the Governments to take necessary steps to prevent farmers from committing suicide. The court has posted the matter for further hearing to October 13.

By G Anjali
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