Farmer Suicides Due to Love Affairs or Impotence: Agri Minister

The Opposition slammed the Agriculture Minister for blaming love affairs and impotence for rising farmer suicides.

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The Agriculture Minister Radaha Mohan Singh gave a in-sensitive reply to the question on farmer suicides (Photo: Screengrab ANI) 
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The Agriculture Minister Radaha Mohan Singh gave a in-sensitive reply to the question on farmer suicides (Photo: Screengrab ANI) 
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The Opposition slammed the Agriculture Minister’s insensitive reply to a question on rising farmer suicides in India.

In his written reply, the Agriculture Minister said, “According to NCRB, causes of suicide include family problems, illness, drug abuse/addiction, unemployment, property dispute, professional/career problems, love affairs, barrenness/impotency, cancellation/non-settlement of marriage, dowry dispute, fall in social reputation and unknown causes.”

However, the Minister later claimed that the Opposition is deliberately misquoting him.

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Published: 25 Jul 2015,12:41 PM IST

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