From 2009: 1,500 farmers commit mass suicide in India
1,500 farmers commit mass suicide in India – Asia – World – The Independent | 15 April 2009
. . . Bharatendu Prakash, from the Organic Farming Association of India, told the Press Association: “Farmers’ suicides are increasing due to a vicious circle created by money lenders. They lure farmers to take money but when the crops fail, they are left with no option other than death.” . . .