Trichy: Farmers attending a grievance redressal meeting in Trichy on Friday demanded an enhancement of the revised crop loan waiver limits and urged the TVK government to honor its election promise. They also asked the government to take all necessary steps to halt the construction of the Mekedatu dam project.
Meeting Details
The meeting was presided over by District Collector Pratik Tayal, along with officials from various departments. Over a hundred farmers, including leaders from multiple farmers' associations, raised their grievances during the session.
Criticism of Loan Waiver Scheme
Several farmers' associations and leaders have criticized the revised loan waiver scheme. They highlighted that Chief Minister Joseph Vijay had promised in the election manifesto to fully waive crop loans for farmers holding up to 5 acres and provide a 50% waiver for those with larger landholdings.
V Chidambaram, district president of the CPM-affiliated Tamil Nadu Vivasaayigal Sangam, stated, "We demand that the CM fulfill his election promise. Otherwise, we will be forced to resume protests once again."
Other Demands
The associations also asked the central government to immediately reduce fertilizer prices, citing the end of the West Asia war. Additionally, they sought uninterrupted power supply for agricultural purposes.
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