Farmers demand waiver of crop loans
Farmers, led by the All India Kisan Sabha, staged a road blockade in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, demanding a waiver of crop loans, drought relief, and compensation for land surrendered for road projects. They also urged authorities to fill irrigation tanks with surplus water from the Vaigai river.
Why it matters
This protest highlights the ongoing agricultural distress and the critical demands of farmers for government support, which can influence policy decisions and regional stability in India.
Farmers demand waiver of crop loans left Members of All India Kisan Sabha staging a road roko at Reddiyapatti on Natham Road near Dindigul on Wednesday. KARTHIKEYAN G G. Karthikeyan https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/go343p/article71608301.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/10216_21_10_2026_16_54_27_1_21_10_2026_FARMERS_PICKETING.JPG KARTHIKEYAN G DINDIGUL: TAMIL NADU: 21/10/2026: Members of All India Kisan Sabha staging a road roko at Reddiyapatti on Natham Road near Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, to pressing various demands including waive off the crop loans and drought relief. Photo: Karthikeyan G/ The Hindu.
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