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Maharashtra records 13,128 farmer suicides in 54 months, over 8 deaths a day; state withholds district-wise data sought under RTI

Maharashtra records 13,128 farmer suicides in 54 months, over 8 deaths a day; state withholds district-wise data sought under RTI
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Maharashtra recorded 13,128 farmer suicide cases between January 2022 and June 2026, averaging more than eight deaths a day. While 7,850 eligible families received Rs 1 lakh each, 4,042 claims were rejected and 295 families are still awaiting compensation. The state has withheld district-wise dat...

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