Hyderabad, Dec. 1 -- A tenant farmer in Telangana's Khammam district died by suicide on Sunday, November 30 due to crop failure due to storms.

The incident occurred in Shankaragiri tanda of Nelakondapalli mandal, where the farmer identified as Veeranna died by suicide by consuming pesticides. Before taking the extreme step, Veeranna shot selfie video in which he addressed farmers and highlighted the challenges related to agriculture.

"To my farmer brothers , there is a huge loss in agriculture. No one comes to help us when we face losses," Venkanna is heard saying. He urged the Telangana government to provide subsidies and adequate amount for the produce to tenant farmers.

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