Association urges release of water into Kalingarayan Canal by July 5
The Kalingarayan Farmers and Workers Welfare Association has threatened an indefinite hunger strike if the government does not release irrigation water by July 5. Farmers are protesting the delay in water release despite sufficient storage in the Bhavanisagar Dam.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing tension between agricultural communities and government water management agencies regarding resource allocation and timely irrigation support.
The Kalingarayan Farmers and Workers Welfare Association has urged the State government to release water through the Kalingarayan Canal for irrigation on or before July 5, failing which it will launch an indefinite hunger strike in front of the Collectorate from July 6.
The article reports on a specific protest and the grievances of a farmers' association without taking a side or using loaded language.
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