The farmer deaths from pesticide poisoning have increased to 34 in Maharashtra, days after 20 deaths from Yavatmal district in one month.

Seven more deaths have been reported from Nagpur, six from Akola and one from the western Indian state&#39;s Amravati district, ANI reported.

The Maharashtra Government has suspended the District Agriculture Development Officer, Dattatreya Kalsai, in connection with deaths, ANI reported.

The National Human Rights Commission had on October 9 issued a notice to the Centre and the Maharashtra Government over the deaths in Yavatmal which occurred after inhaling pesticides while spraying.

The chief of the Vasantrao Naik Shetkari Swavalamban Sanstha (VNSS), Kishore Tiwari, has said that the deaths due to pesticide poisoning are a &quot;genocide&quot; committed by multi-national companies (MNCs) and the state government.

The prominent farmers&#39; activist attributed the deaths to vested interests of the regulatory officials in the agriculture department and administration&#39;s negligence in this matter. He also called for a court trial in connection with this matter.

Kishore Tiwari had also said the farmers were not taking precautions including covering their faces.&nbsp;

Mr Tiwari said an investigation would be conducted and if the medicines were found to be highly toxic, a ban would be considered.

He added that a top official of the quality control and disaster management team was active in the area.

&quot;Farmers not taking necessary precautions. They should cover faces. There is intense heat so shouldn&#39;t spray during that time,&quot; Kishore Tiwari said.

The first farmer death was reported in early August, a media report said, adding that they had not worn any protective gear.

&nbsp;The farmers who are hospitalised in Yavatmal are suffering from symptoms including blurred vision, dizziness, nausea, headaches, and skin rashes.

Over 700 farmers have been hospitalised and 25 have lost their vision, a farmers&#39; leader said earlier.

Seven more deaths have been reported from Nagpur, six from Akola and one from the western Indian state's Amravati district

The farmer deaths from pesticide poisoning have increased to 34 in Maharashtra, days after 20 deaths from Yavatmal district in one month. Seven more deaths have been reported from Nagpur, six from Akola and one from the western Indian state's Amravati district, ANI reported. The Maharashtra Government has suspended the District Agriculture Development Officer, Dattatreya Kalsai, in connection with deaths, ANI reported. The National Human Rights Commission had on October 9 issued a notice to the Centre and the Maharashtra Government over the deaths in Yavatmal which occurred after inhaling pesticides while spraying. The chief of the Vasantrao Naik Shetkari Swavalamban Sanstha (VNSS), Kishore Tiwari, has said that the deaths due to pesticide poisoning are a "genocide" committed by multi-national companies (MNCs) and the state government. The prominent farmers' activist attributed the deaths to vested interests of the regulatory officials in the agriculture department and administration's negligence in this matter. He also called for a court trial in connection with this matter. Kishore Tiwari had also said the farmers were not taking precautions including covering their faces. Mr Tiwari said an investigation would be conducted and if the medicines were found to be highly toxic, a ban would be considered. He added that a top official of the quality control and disaster management team was active in the area. "Farmers not taking necessary precautions. They should cover faces. There is intense heat so shouldn't spray during that time," Kishore Tiwari said. The first farmer death was reported in early August, a media report said, adding that they had not worn any protective gear. The farmers who are hospitalised in Yavatmal are suffering from symptoms including blurred vision, dizziness, nausea, headaches, and skin rashes. Over 700 farmers have been hospitalised and 25 have lost their vision, a farmers' leader said earlier.

14 more pesticide deaths reported from Maharashtra, toll rises to 34

The chief of the Vasantrao Naik Shetkari Swavalamban Sanstha (VNSS), Kishore Tiwari, has said that the death of farmers in Maharashtra&#39;s Yavatmal due to pesticide poisoning was a &quot;genocide&quot;&nbsp;committed by multi-national companies (MNCs) and the state government.

&quot;I appeal to the state administration to stop using harmful products as an immediate solution to put an end to farmer fatalities. Farmers, agriculture department and pesticide companies need to take note of the seriousness of this issue and if the state does not ban such toxic and chemical pesticides, then there will be a rise in farmer fatalities due to these chemical fertilisers,&quot; Kishore Tiwari told the media here, on Monday.

Addressing a press conference in Nagpur, Kishore Tiwari alleged that the vested interests of the regulatory officials in the agriculture department and administration&#39;s negligence in this matter are the reason behind these unfortunate deaths.&quot;These farmers failed to take requisite precautions and used the toxic insecticide.&nbsp;

Insufficient knowledge of how to use it has resulted in their tragic death,&quot; said Tiwari.Tiwari said they would pursue the Chief Minister for a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the victims.

He added that the MNCs were accountable for this incident and added that there should be a court trial in connection with this matter.&nbsp;

About 20 farmers have died from pesticide poisoning in Yavatmal, Maharashtra

The chief of the Vasantrao Naik Shetkari Swavalamban Sanstha (VNSS), Kishore Tiwari, has said that the death of farmers in Maharashtra's Yavatmal due to pesticide poisoning was a "genocide" committed by multi-national companies (MNCs) and the state government. "I appeal to the state administration to stop using harmful products as an immediate solution to put an end to farmer fatalities. Farmers, agriculture department and pesticide companies need to take note of the seriousness of this issue and if the state does not ban such toxic and chemical pesticides, then there will be a rise in farmer fatalities due to these chemical fertilisers," Kishore Tiwari told the media here, on Monday. Addressing a press conference in Nagpur, Kishore Tiwari alleged that the vested interests of the regulatory officials in the agriculture department and administration's negligence in this matter are the reason behind these unfortunate deaths."These farmers failed to take requisite precautions and used the toxic insecticide. Insufficient knowledge of how to use it has resulted in their tragic death," said Tiwari.Tiwari said they would pursue the Chief Minister for a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the victims. He added that the MNCs were accountable for this incident and added that there should be a court trial in connection with this matter.

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