FATEHGARH SAHIB, Punjab (June 11, 2015)—An elderly Sikh farmer from Fatehgarh Sahib earlier today. S. Surjit Singh, aged 60, was under distress from crop loss due to unseasonable rains.
Just in April, S. Surjit Singh had briefed the Rahul Gandhi, the Congress vice-president, about the situation faced by farmers in Punjab. Rahul Gandhi had assured the elderly Surjit Singh that he would attempt to help the farmers.
Similar to Rajiv Gandhi’s statement, the Punjab Government has promised help, however not much as been done so far. The Centre too had announced compensation, however farmers in Punjab are yet to receive any funds.