Arshdeep is currently under treatment in a hospital after consuming poison. His family revealed that they own 10 acres and had leased 6 more at an annual rent of nearly ₹60,000 per acre. The losses left him distressed about how to repay the loan, which reportedly ran into several lakhs. His mother, Ranjit Kaur, said he had withdrawn from daily life, refusing to eat or speak. “We told him many farmers were also suffering, but he took it to heart,” she said.

Another farmer from the village, Saminder Singh, added that Arshdeep’s family had suffered similar damage during the 2023 floods, but this time, the young farmer could not endure the burden. Fortunately, he is now reported to be out of danger.

This case highlights the ongoing crisis of flood-hit Punjab farmers, where repeated crop losses, high lease rents, and increasing debt are pushing many into extreme distress.

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He shared this assurance with Punjabi singer Mankirat Aulakh during a hospital visit in Mohali. Aulakh has been undergoing treatment since September 5, 2025.

The Chief Minister stated that the government is looking at possible measures to provide relief to struggling small and marginal farmers. He emphasized that farmer welfare remains a top priority.

Mankirat Aulakh appreciated the CM’s concern and expressed hope that such steps will help farmers overcome their financial burden. The move, if finalized, will bring significant relief to Punjab’s agricultural community.

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