Hyderabad, March 3 -- BJP MP Eatala Rajender on Tuesday sounded an alarm over the rising suicide rates in Telangana, particularly noting a shift in the demographics of those at risk.

Speaking with ANI, he cited instances of farmers, labourers, and online gamers taking their lives. He pointed to the easily accessible pesticide Paraquat ("Gaddi Mandu") as a major factor, stating that even small amounts can be fatal.

He raised concerns over the accessibility of lethal agricultural chemicals and the modern pressures facing the state's youth. Rajender emphasised that even a minute quantity (one or two drops) of Paraquat can be fatal, with almost no chance of recovery once ingested.

He urged the state and central governments to ban the subst...