Drought, debt, and death in Maharashtra 

Archana Chinchore, a grieving widow from Bhadra, Maharashtra, lost her husband to suicide due to overwhelming debt. The tragic incident is part of a larger trend in the Marathwada region, where 822 farmer suicides were recorded in 2024. The financial burden and social stigma faced by the survivors, including Archana, highlight the ongoing struggle and impact of these devastating losses on families and communities.

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