Farmers stop Laxmikant Mardi, a young man who tried to jump from a signpost bar during the farmers protest at Hattargi in Belagavi district on Tuesday (October 13). | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
Farmers stopped a young man who was trying to jump to the ground from the top of a signpost bar during the protest by sugarcane farmers at Hattargi village in Belagavi district on Tuesday (October 13).
Laxmikant Mardi, 25, of Tukkanatti village, had climbed the pole halfway when someone noticed him and pulled him down.
He told the crowd that he was upset at the Union government for failing to fulfil farmers’ demands. “I decided to end my life to bring attention to the cause of farmers. I was greatly worried about the plight of farmers who are not getting remunerative prices ,’’ he said.
Senior activists consoled him and asked him to continue peaceful protests till their demands were met.
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Published - October 13, 2026 07:26 pm IST