Buldhana Farmer Rajesh Ingale Dies by Suicide; Loan Waiver Pending

• * A farmer in Buldhana district committed suicide due to debt during the state legislature's winter session, highlighting ongoing farmer distress in Vidarbha.
• * The incident underscores issues like crop damage, debt, insufficient aid, and government neglect faced by farmers.
• * Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis reaffirmed the government's commitment to a farmer loan waiver, stating a decision would be made.
• * A committee led by IAS officer Praveen Pardeshi is studying the loan waiver to ensure it benefits eligible farmers.

Why It Matters: Farmer suicide amid loan waiver delays underscores urgent need for government action.