NewsX Exclusive: Will they pay farmers the right compensation?
- 5 years ago
NewsX brought to light the apathy of district administrations in Uttar Pradesh's Faizabad, Banda and Ferozabad that issued meager compensation cheques of Rs 63 to Rs 297 to rain-hit farmers.
“Government has ridiculed the poor farmers. They have been treated like beggars. The kisan which gives food to the nation has been left in a miserable condition. They have given cheques of Rs 75/- , how do you expect to run your house with it. All farmers are upset. Some of them say they will suicide if they are not compensated properly,” said a farmer in Faizabad.
“Government has ridiculed the poor farmers. They have been treated like beggars. The kisan which gives food to the nation has been left in a miserable condition. They have given cheques of Rs 75/- , how do you expect to run your house with it. All farmers are upset. Some of them say they will suicide if they are not compensated properly,” said a farmer in Faizabad.