Farmers Movement Archive

Distraught ryot sets fire to crop

In a shocking incident, a farmer put fire to his crop and attempted suicide by trying to jump into the fire. He was saved by other farmers present there. According to sources, Nakkal Bapu Reddy of Peddagundavelli village in Dubbak mandal cultivated fine variety (Sanna Rakalu) paddy in three out of the five acres. In addition to heavy rains, attack by mosquitoes damaged crop there by reducing the crop yield incurring huge loss for farmers. As crop loss was huge, he put fire to the crop and tried to jump into it. Neighboring farmers prevented him from doing so. Many of the farmers said that they have cultivated fine variety as suggested by the government but now it has been rejecting to come to their rescue. Farmers’ plea Meanwhile, G. Jayaraj, Secretary, Sangareddy District Unit, All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), demanded that the government offer Rs. 2,500 per quintal for Sanna Rakalu paddy.

The Hindu

2020-11-09

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