DMK Announces Massive Protest Over Farmers Issues, Mekedatu Dam

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin on Thursday announced a massive protest in Thanjavur on August 3, alleging that the ruling TVK government had failed farmers on issues including farm loan waiver, the Mekedatu dam project and the delayed opening of the Mettur Dam. In a post shared on X, Stalin said the protest would be held under the leadership of Leader of Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Udhayanidhi Stalin, demanding action to protect Tamil Nadu's rightful share of Cauvery water and a special relief package for Delta farmers."Betrayal in Farm Loan Waiver. Disappointment over the farm loan waiver. A lackadaisical approach to the Mekedatu dam issue. Kuruvai cultivation has been affected due to the delay in opening the Mettur Dam. Delaying action by failing to convene an all-party meeting," Stalin said.