IndiaJun 11, 2019, 1:16 PM IST
The Congress raised the issue in the state Assembly and also staged a walkout protesting the government's unwillingness to allow an adjournment motion. The parties argued in the Assembly over the issue of farmer suicides in the state.
ElectionsApr 2, 2019, 2:21 PM IST
The Congress has also made a tentative promise of a separate budget for farmers. While promising to address the issue of farmer suicides, the manifesto does not present a roadmap, let alone a solution, to address farmers' grievances.
IndiaFeb 28, 2019, 10:40 AM IST
Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan has decided to call bank managers to discuss possible measures to support the farmers. Reports say that in the past two months, seven farmers have committed suicide in Idukki due to debts.
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