Nana Patekar donated 15000 to the families of farmer who committed suicide
Nana Patekar’s is a most versatile actor in the bollywood and he has a fascinating story. He is a ‘star’ who would rather travel in an autorickshaw than buy a luxury car for himself, and decides to spend his hard earned money on the grieving families of farmers who have committed suicide.
“paisa is a by-product. paisa won’t give me security. I feel secure by doing this. But in the process I am securing that human being that is still alive in me.”
While most of us on an everyday basis read the pitiful stories of farmers, who are ending their lives due to penury and poverty, and then move on, Nana decided to do something about it. He’s been visiting the widows of the farmers and extending financial assistance. At the same time, he is trying to start a dialogue with the government to aid their cause.
India is an agarian country with around 60% of its people depending directly or indirectly upon agriculture. farmer suicides acoounts for 11.2% of all suicides in india. There are several number of conflicting reasons for the farmer’s suicides that includes monsoon failure, high debt burdens, genetically modified crops, government policies, public mental health, personal issues and family problems.
“Today, I heard someone committed suicide. If after 69 years of independence, we can’t provide water and electricity to people, it is ridiculous. Now the BJP has taken over, earlier there was Congress. We need to take these things seriously. I feel it is time for a revolution. If a farmer can kill himself, tomorrow he can kill you. Look at the level of his frustration. Beware, this situation could become dangerous. Their helplessness could turn into rage, they might turn Naxalites. You are creating that kind of a situation. Just give them electricity and water, which is their basic right. Come on, they provide you bread,” he states.
Few days back, Nana patekar has donated Rs.15000 each to families of farmers who have committed suicide and he has helped farmers earlier also. Nana Patekar also donated lakhs of rupees for drought relief in past.
Nana patekar has really done a great job towards the families of farmers by donating the money. so this proved that humanity still exists. Thank you Nana patekar for such a nice work and also to highlight the plight of farmers.
