Minister for Agriculture Kinjarapu Atchannaidu on Friday (December 5) condoled with the family members of Chilla Nagalingam, a farmer from Ellutla village in Puttaluru mandal, Anantapur district, who reportedly ended his life on December 4.
Preliminary reports indicate that Nagalingam owned approximately 83 cents of agricultural land and leased an additional three acres, primarily cultivating bananas. He also used to purchase bananas from neighbouring farmers and send them to Bengaluru.
Between 2021 and 2024, he reportedly suffered financial losses owing to fluctuating market prices, lack of adequate returns and delays in payments. Rising loan interest and continued trading losses further worsened his financial condition.
Mr. Atchannaidu said that regardless of the reason, it is the government’s responsibility to support farmers and protect their families during crises. He said the State would provide all possible assistance to Nagalingam’s family.
The Minister also criticised YSRCP leaders, alleging attempts to exploit the tragedy for political gain by attributing the death solely to low banana prices. He condemned such actions as misleading and shameful.
Published – December 05, 2025 08:42 pm IST
