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Agriculture
Maharashtra Farmers' Suicides Reach Grim Milestone: Over 13,000 in 4.5 Years
✍️ Free Press Journal
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 08:37 AM
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The number of farmer suicides in Maharashtra has tragically surpassed 13,000 in the past four and a half years, prompting calls for government action.
Maharashtra is facing a devastating crisis as the number of farmer suicides continues to rise. Data reveals that over 13,000 farmers have taken their own lives in the state over the past four and a half years. This alarming trend has prompted calls for urgent government intervention to address the underlying issues plaguing the agricultural sector. The reasons behind these suicides are complex and multifaceted, often stemming from economic hardship, crop failures, and mounting debt.