Pune: After Sending Birthday Greeting To Prime Minister Modi, Farmer Dies By Suicide

Junnar, 18th September 2022: ‘There is no guaranteed price for the crop, the lenders have withdrawn, I am committing suicide because of your inaction’, wrote a farmer to Prime Minister Narendra Modi before dying by suicide.

The incident took place in the Ranmala area near Vadgaon Anand in Junnar taluka of Pune district, Maharashtra. The farmers of Junnar taluka have expressed their grief as the farmer wrote a letter to the Prime Minister wishing him a happy birthday before his suicide.

The deceased farmer has been identified as Dashrath Laxman Kedari (42). In the case of his suicide, a case of accidental death (AD) has been registered at Alephata police station.

According to police, Kedari has written a note before committing suicide. In this letter, Kedari has presented the woes of the farmers. The police have seized the note written by Kedari.

Police Inspector Pramod Kshirsagar said that investigation is being done in that regard.

The note states, “I, Dasharath Laxman Kedari, am tired of life. The state government does not give a fair price for onion. Tomatoes do not get prices. Damage due to corona infection; Also, the heavy rains have affected the agricultural produce. No money in hand. Creditors are not willing to wait. What should we do? Can’t even afford to take onions to the market. You’ve got yours, Mr. Modi. We don’t beg. We are demanding the right. You should give guaranteed prices to farmers. Farmers are bullied by lenders. Nobody gambles like farmers. I am committing suicide. Please give us the market price of our rights. Happy birthday to you Mr. Modi.”