India – Farmers commit suicide after hailstorm destroys crops

Crops in more than 12 lakh hectares suffered damages due to the recent untimely rain and hailstorm in Maharashtra.

Around 22 farmers committed suicide, since they were not given financial assistance by the government.

The BJP in Maharashtra today threatened to take to the streets if the state government failed to provide a relief package to hailstorm affected farmers within five days.

Talking to reporters, senior BJP leader Gopinath Munde alleged that the government is not serious about helping hailstorm affected farmers.

“No helping hand has come from the state government. If the government does not announce a relief package in five days, then the BJP will take to the streets and stage demonstrations,” Munde said.

http://www.firstpost.com/india/provide-relief-to-hailstorm-hit-farmers-in-5-days-munde-1436897.html

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-newdelhi/in-marathwada-hailstorm-adds-to-woes-of-farmers/article5790441.ece

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