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Tragic fallout of crop loss: Two Farmers Allegedly Commit Suicide in West Bengal

  • Two farmers in West Bengal allegedly commit suicide in the wake of crop failure caused by unseasonal rains.
  • Bapi Ghosh and Tarun Palui take their own lives due to extensive damage to potato and paddy crops.
  • State Agriculture Minister Shobhandev Chatterjee promises appropriate compensation for affected farmers.

11 Dec 2023

Tragic fallout of crop loss: Two Farmers Allegedly Commit Suicide in West Bengal

In a distressing turn of events, two farmers from different districts in West Bengal have reportedly taken their own lives, pointing to the devastating impact of unseasonal rains on their crops and, allegedly, the state government's inaction. Bapi Ghosh, a 50-year-old potato farmer from Chandrakona in West Medinipur district, reportedly consumed pesticide on Friday night, succumbing to the effects the following day.

According to the police, Ghosh's entire potato crop was obliterated by the rains linked to the aftermath of Cyclone Michong. In a separate incident, Tarun Palui from Arambagh in Hooghly district was found hanging in his house on the same day, with authorities stating that the farmer took this drastic step due to substantial damage to his paddy crop.

State Agriculture Minister Shobhandev Chatterjee assured compensation for farmers facing losses due to crop damage, emphasizing the government's commitment to supporting those affected.

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