Weaver's suicide in Telangana's Sircilla highlights weavers' debt crisis and lack of work; 10 suicides reported this year.
In Telangana's textile hub, Sircilla, a weaver's suicide highlights the plight of weavers facing a debt crisis and lack of work, with reports of 10 suicides this year. BRS accuses the Congress-led government of not addressing the issue, while the government claims only six suicides have occurred. The number of powerlooms in the area has decreased, impacting 9-10,000 families, leading to a war of words between the parties.
June 30, 2024
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