'Deeply Shattered and Disappointed': PM Narendra Modi on Farmer Suicide at AAP Rally

Gajendra's death has saddened the nation. We are all deeply shattered and disappointed. Condolences to his family... At no point must the hardworking farmer think he is alone. We are all together in creating a better tomorrow for the farmers of India.

PM Narendra Modi

I don't want to politicise this, but I had raised the issue of farmer suicides in Parliament... It is all because of crony capitalism.

Rahul Gandhi, Congress Vice President

Before our eyes he climbed the tree. I kept telling the police to save him. But the police are not in our control, but at least he is under god's control. I am sad that he climbed the tree in front of us but nobody tried to stop him.

Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Chief Minister

The chief minister was busy doing politics. Is politics more important than human life?

Sambit Patra, BJP Spokesperson

An average 46 farmers commit suicide in the country every day. We have raised this with the government as a matter of great concern. But now the land acquisition changes have deepened their worries.

Sitaram Yechury, CPI(M) General Secretary

Will ask Arvind Kejriwal to climb tree and save farmer next time. (Ashutosh later apologised for his remarks)

Ashutosh, AAP leader

Police did not react to pleas for help. Entire nation responsible for farmer suicide

Kumar Vishwas, AAP leader

Incident at Jantar Mantar is extremely unfortunate and shocking. Tragic loss of life amongst thousands standing... Will take necessary steps, including compensation

Vasundhara Raje, Rajasthan Chief Minister