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Demand for irrigation denied, Maharashtra farmer kills self

IndiaTimes Thursday, 13 March 2025 ()
Kailash Nagare, a 2020 Young Farmer Award recipient, died by suicide, citing government negligence in a note he left behind. His death, attributed to unaddressed irrigation issues, led to significant unrest among farmers in his village, with demands for immediate government response. He is survived by his family.
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