Cong Calls For Reforms In Odisha Relief Code To Curb Farmer Suicides

KEEPING in view the rising death of farmers over crop loss across the state, the Congress has demanded immediate reforms in the Odisha Relief Code so as to prevent such incidents and ensure better compensation to the affected farmers.

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On the day, a Congress delegation led by CLP leader Ramachandra Kadam, along with former MLA Mohammed Moquim and others, visited the family of Krutibas Swain, a farmer of Sarana village under Tandikula panchayat, who recently died by suicide over crop loss due to untimely rains.

The delegation also interacted with affected farmers of Balikuda tehsil, who expressed their anguish over the lack of official visits to assess the crop damage. They doubted the likelihood of receiving compensation.