Tamil Nadu Farmers Support CM's Stance on Water Sharing
· India · The Hindu, Times of India, Deccan Herald
The Tamil Nadu All Farmers Organisation Coordination Committee has expressed support for Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s position on inter-State water resources. During the Southern Zonal Council Meeting in Mamallapuram, the Chief Minister advocated for resolving water disputes through scientific evidence and mutual trust. Committee president P.R. Pandian urged the state government to continue legal efforts to secure Tamil Nadu's rights in the Cauvery and Mullaperiyar issues. The committee emphasized that the implementation of Supreme Court directions remains a priority for the state.
Why it matters
This support strengthens the state government's negotiating position in long-standing water disputes, which directly affects the livelihoods of farmers in Tamil Nadu.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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