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Farm protests: UP farmer found dead at Ghazipur border, farmers say death by suicide, another farmer kills self in MP, writes note to PM Modi

The farmers from Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and across the country have been protesting against the Centre’s new agricultural legislations since November 26, 2020.

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A farmer protesting against the farm laws at the Ghazipur border was found dead in the toilet on Saturday, leading to claims that he had died by suicide. The farmer identified as Kashmir Singh from Uttar Pradesh’s Rampur district left a suicide note blaming the Central government for forcing him to suicide, reports said. The police are yet to confirm the reason behind the suicide. Another farmer, this time in Madhya Pradesh, had addressed his suicide note to the PM. The 35-year-old farmer in the state’s Chhatarpur village was allegedly being harassed by a power distribution company. In his note to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he requested the PM to hand over his body to the government and sell every part and use the money to repay the pending electricity bill.

On the death at Ghazipur border, the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait informed of the news via his twitter handle. He said the deceased farmer, in his suicide note, wished to be cremated at the protest site.

This is not the first time that a farmer at the protest site has died by suicide. A Sikh preacher had died by suicide near the Singhu border on December 16 as he was unable to bear the pain and suffering of farmers and also the treatment given to them by the government. A few days later, one more farmer killed himself in Punjab’s Bathinda after returning from a protest site near the Delhi border on December 19, 2020. He was 22. On December 22, 2020, a 65-year-old attempted suicide by consuming poison at Singhu border. However, he was saved.

The farmers from Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and across the country have been protesting against the Centre’s new agricultural legislations since November 26, 2020. The government has projected the laws as a major reform in the agriculture sector that will remove the APMC mandi system and middlemen, and will allow farmers to sell their produce anywhere in the country. However, the protesting farmers have argued that the new laws will leave them at the mercy of big corporates. They argue that they would settle for nothing less than total scrapping of the legislations.

Regarding the Madhya Pradesh farmer’s death by suicide, media reports said the farmer, Munendra Rajput, was unable to pay a hefty electricity bill of almost Rs 90,000. Rajput owned a small flour mill and is survived by his three daughters and a son. His family members have alleged the power company had seized his mill and his motorbike over dues of Rs 88,000 amid the pandemic. Rajput’s crop was damaged due to which he was unable to pay the power bill, later the company issued notice to the farmer’s family.

In his letter, Rajput wrote when there are scams by big politicians and businessmen, government employees don’t take any action. If they take a loan, they get enough time to repay but if a poor person takes even a small amount of loan, the government would never ask him as to why he was not able to repay the loan.

The victim’s brother, who is employed in the power distribution company, said, his brother died by suicide due to harassment by the power distribution company. He was highly upset and under stress since his flour mill and the motorbike were seized by the power distribution company.

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He told the media that earlier there was an average bill of about Rs 3,000 to Rs 4,000 per month but suddenly a bill of about Rs 88,000 was given to him. The power distribution company officials sent a legal notice to his brother and seized his flour mill and motorbike while his brother was begging for a few more days to pay the bill but the officials refused to listen to him. However, his brother demanded strict action against the company and its officials responsible for the death. The police said they are investigating the matter.

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Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant among 32 inducted in Bihar cabinet expansion

Nishant Kumar entered the Bihar cabinet for the first time as 32 ministers from NDA allies took oath in a major expansion of the state government.

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A major cabinet expansion took place in Bihar on Thursday, with 32 leaders from the ruling NDA alliance inducted into the state government. Among the prominent names was Nishant Kumar, son of former Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, who entered the cabinet for the first time.

The expansion included representatives from all major NDA allies in the state. According to reports, the BJP secured 15 ministerial berths, while JD(U) got 13 positions. Two ministers were inducted from Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), while Hindustani Awam Morcha and Rashtriya Lok Morcha received one berth each.

The oath-taking ceremony was held in Patna in the presence of senior NDA leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Nishant Kumar’s induction comes weeks after he formally entered active politics. His entry into the Bihar cabinet is being viewed as a significant development for JD(U), which had long projected an anti-dynasty image under Nitish Kumar’s leadership.

The cabinet reshuffle follows Nitish Kumar’s move to the Rajya Sabha earlier this year and the formation of the government led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.

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PM Modi marks Operation Sindoor anniversary, calls it India’s firm stand against terrorism

PM Modi said Operation Sindoor showcased India’s firm response against terrorism while paying tribute to the armed forces on the operation’s first anniversary.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Operation Sindoor demonstrated India’s firm response against terrorism and highlighted the country’s commitment to national security.

Marking one year of the operation, the Prime Minister praised the courage, precision and professionalism of the Indian armed forces. He said the military action was carried out in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that had claimed the lives of 26 civilians in 2025.

Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7, 2025, as a calibrated tri-services operation targeting terror infrastructure linked to cross-border terrorism. Reports said the operation showcased coordinated action by the armed forces and was seen as a major counter-terror response by India.

On the anniversary of the operation, PM Modi also changed the display pictures across his social media platforms, including X, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. The image carried the text “Operation Sindoor” along with the Indian tricolour design.

The Indian Air Force also shared visuals and messages recalling the operation and highlighting India’s military response. A video released by the force described the operation as a strong message against terrorism and referred to the precision strikes carried out during the mission.

Operation Sindoor was launched following the Pahalgam terror attack, after which India carried out strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, according to official statements and reports published at the time.

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Vijay meets Tamil Nadu Governor again as TVK pushes to prove majority

TVK chief Vijay held another meeting with Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar as the party intensified efforts to secure majority support after emerging as the single-largest party in the Assembly elections.

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Actor-turned-politician Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar again on Thursday as his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), continued efforts to prove it has enough support to form the next government in the state.

TVK emerged as the single-largest party in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly after winning 108 seats, but it remains short of the majority mark of 118.

The Congress has extended support to TVK, adding five MLAs to Vijay’s side. However, the alliance still needs additional backing from other parties or independents to comfortably cross the halfway mark.

According to reports, the Governor has not yet been fully convinced that TVK currently has the required numbers to form a stable government. This has delayed clarity over the swearing-in ceremony and the formal invitation to form the government.

Political activity intensified after reports emerged that some AIADMK legislators were moved to a resort in Puducherry amid speculation over possible support to TVK. AIADMK leaders, however, publicly denied any internal crisis.

TVK sources have expressed confidence that the party will be able to demonstrate majority support during discussions with the Governor.

The Tamil Nadu election results marked a major political shift in the state, with TVK breaking the long-standing dominance of the DMK and AIADMK in its first Assembly election contest.

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