Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Farmer Suicide Sparks Political Row in Anantapur
A farmer named Chilla Nagalingam from Anantapur died because he had too much debt.
He grew and sold bananas, but he didn't make enough money to pay back his loans.
Some politicians say the government didn't help farmers enough, while others say the politicians are just trying to make the government look bad.
The farmer's family is getting help from the government and local leaders.
Banana farmer Chilla Nagalingam died by suicide due to ₹15 lakh in debts.
He owned 83 cents of farmland and leased 3 acres for banana cultivation.
His business suffered due to poor market prices and unpaid dues from 2021 to 2024.
Agriculture minister K. Atchannaidu condemned YSRC leaders for politicizing the tragedy.
YSRC district president Ananta Venkatrami Reddy alleged government negligence in supporting banana farmers.
- Who
- Chilla Nagalingam, a banana farmer and trader from Ellutla village
- What
- Died by suicide due to mounting debts and financial distress
- When
- Post-mortem conducted early on Friday
- Where
- Ellutla village, Puttlur mandal, Anantapur
- Why
- Mounting debts, poor market prices, and unpaid dues for exported consignments
- Farmer's Name
- Chilla Nagalingam
- Location
- Ellutla village, Puttlur mandal, Anantapur
- Debt Amount
- ₹15 lakh
- Farmland Owned
- 83 cents
- Leased Farmland
- 3 acres
- Business Duration
- 2021-2024
- Agriculture Minister
- K. Atchannaidu
- YSRC District President
- Ananta Venkatrami Reddy