Punjab farmer, distressed over large debt and unsold paddy, dies by suicide

A Punjab farmer, Jaswinder Singh, died by suicide after financial distress from unsold paddy and a debt of approximately Rs 5 lakh. His son, Jagatvir Singh, said Jaswinder had been troubled over the issue for over a week before taking poison.
Jagatvir said that his father consumed poison, collapsed at the spot, and was rushed to Patiala Hospital, where he died on the way.
Following the death, the villagers urged the Punjab government to support the farmer’s family. However, police said that they had not received any reports or information regarding the suicide.
Punjab Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak claimed in a press conference on Wednesday that the procurement process is smooth, with 105 lakh MT of paddy procured and more than 22,000 crore rupees credited to farmers. Kataruchak alleged that the BJP was defaming the government.
BJP Chief Sunil Jakhar tweeted about the issue, criticising the Punjab government. Jakhar stated, “The news of farmer Jaswinder Singh’s suicide in the Chief Minister’s own district, Sangrur, due to unsold paddy and debt, is distressing. This reflects the incompetence of the Punjab government, leaving farmers struggling in the markets.”
Jakhar further commented, “Arvind Kejriwal is visiting Punjab. It would be better if he guided his government instead of advising sarpanches tomorrow. The incompetence of his government is causing such distress among farmers that they are driven to suicide due to their unsold crops.”