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36 farmers commit suicide in 40 days in Amravati: Cong leader Yashomati Thakur

Amravati, Oct 15 (UNI) Senior Congress leader Yashomati Thakur on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Maharashtra government over the rising number of farmer suicides, claiming that 36 farmers had taken the extreme step in Amravati district in just 40 days.
Describing the situation as extremely serious, Thakur said the figure reflected the distressing conditions of farmers in the region.
She questioned the quantum of financial assistance given by the government, saying offering just Rs 5,000 to farmers was a mockery.
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