POLITICSTHE HINDU NATIONAL
Rights groups seek government aid for families of 18 deceased farmers
Rights groups are seeking government aid for families of 18 deceased farmers, following reports from the Human Rights Forum (HRF) that around 150 farmers in the Anantapur district have died by suicide since the start of 2024, with none receiving compensation.
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