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Rajasthan farmer ends his life, blames CM for not fulfilling loan waiver promise

A middle-aged farmer blamed Congress politicians Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot before committing suicide. He accused them of not honouring their promise on loan waiver for farmers.

Farmer commits suicide

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Published : Jun 25, 2019, 1:57 PM IST

Updated : Jun 25, 2019, 6:09 PM IST

Sriganganagar(Rajasthan): A 45-year-old farmer allegedly committed suicide in Thakri village in Rajasthan's Sriganganagar district on Sunday leaving behind a note apparently written by him in which he accuses Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot of not fulfilling its pre-poll promise of waiving bank loans.

The farmer, Sohan Lal, had also shot a video on his mobile phone and uploaded it on social media. Sohan Lal consumed poison on Sunday morning.

He was soon taken to a nearby government hospital from where he was referred to Sriganganagar. He died while being taken to the other hospital.

Rajasthan farmer ends his life

In the alleged suicide note, Sohan Lal wrote, "I am going to end my life today. Nobody is at fault in this. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot are responsible for my death. They had made a statement that they will waive off our loans within 10 days... What has happened to their promise? It is time to bow down the government today."

"I am committing suicide on behalf of all farmer brothers," the note said urging people to look after the members of his family.

Sharing details regarding the incident, Sub Divisional Magistrate Sandeep Kakkar said, "Cause of the suicide is being investigated. Action will be taken if it is proved that he took his life because he was under pressure from someone. He was not a defaulter and was paying his dues regularly."

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Last Updated : Jun 25, 2019, 6:09 PM IST

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