Vaiko observes fast demanding reconstruction of badly damaged Shenbhagavalli check dam
MDMK leader Vaiko led a hunger strike to demand the reconstruction of the Shenbhagavalli check dam, which has been damaged since 1967. The project is vital for irrigating 25,000 acres of farmland across the Tamil Nadu-Kerala border.
Why it matters
The issue highlights long-standing interstate water disputes and the impact of infrastructure neglect on local agricultural livelihoods.
Accompanied by party cadre, farmers and the public, MDMK general secretary Vaiko observed hunger strike at Vasudevanallur in the district demanding the reconstruction of the badly damaged Shenbhagavalli check dam in the Western Ghats as it can revive farming operations on 25,000 acres of lands in Tenkasi and neighbouring Virudhunagar districts.
Focuses on social justice and livelihood issues, reflecting the perspective of the protesting party.
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