India is the nation of Jai Jawan, Jai Kisaan, but in the light of recent events, it seems that our country has failed both of them. Agriculture is one of the most important sectors in India. It employs a majority of India's population residing in rural areas. But farmers in India have been hit by poverty and hopelessness in the worst fashion. Representational image | Source: PTI/ livemint

The Marathwada region is witnessing a catastrophic tragedy owing to three consecutive years of drought and an unnerving rise in suicides. Last year 574 farmers took their lives, and this year 628 farmers have taken the desperate step already. Death and desperation hang in the air in Marathwada.

The opposition is criticising the ruling government and the government keeps on delivering assurances, while the vicious cycle of suicides refuses to slow down. Celebrities like Nana Patekar are doing their bit for the farmers, but the situation keeps getting worse.

Source: PTI/ NDTV