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Government, Opposition should work together to improve farmer’s condition: Rajnath Singh

“The UPA government didn’t waive off farmer's debt when natural disaster struck, but during the election year. Our government is standing strong with the farmers of the nation,” he added.

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Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday termed farmer Gajendra Singh’s death a ‘national shame’, urging the opposition to cooperate with the government to find out a solution of the problems faced by farmers in the country.

Speaking in the Parliament, Rajnath Singh said, "I offer my condolences to Gajendra Singh's family, also from Prime Minister and government. This matter should not be politicised."

He further added, "This matter has been asked to be investigated by Crime Branch and have asked police to investigate it in a time-bound manner."

Singh said that though 68 % of the population is involved in agricultural activities, their total contribution to the national income is only 14%.

“This reflects the pathetic condition of farmers; instead of politicising the issue the opposition should work with government. I am not calling the opposition ‘anti farmer’, I am talking about actions that can be taken,” Singh said, while speaking in the Lok Sabha.

“The UPA government didn’t waive off farmer's debt when natural disaster struck, but during the election year. Our government is standing strong with the farmers of the nation,” he added.

The minister further informed the House that when Gajendra was trying to commit suicide, the police requested people who were gathered to stop applauding and raising slogans but they did not stop.

Earlier in the day, the body of Gajendra Singh was taken for last rites with a large number of people including politicians converging at his native village Nangal Jhamarvar in Dausa district.

Delhi Police have also registered an FIR against unknown persons in connection with the alleged suicide and probe has been handed over to the Crime Branch. The case has been registered under sections 186 (Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions), 306 (Abetment of suicide), 304 A (Causing death by negligence) of Indian Penal Code.

Meanwhile, Gopal Singh, the victim's uncle, said, "Gajendra was under stress and disturbed due to loss of crop." "He took the extreme step due to unexpected loss. He earned his livelihood through farming and after the loss, he was disturbed," Gopal said.

However, the Dausa district administration countered the family's claim, saying, loss of crop "does not appear to be the reason" behind it.  "Loss to crops does not appear to be a reason of suicide. His family's financial condition is fine and they have farm houses and his uncle is the local village sarpanch," Dausa's Additional District Collector, Kailash Sharma said.

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