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DMK MLAs wear black during Tamil Nadu Agriculture Budget session
DMK legislators led by Udhayanidhi Stalin wore black shirts to the Tamil Nadu Assembly on August 6, protesting the TVK government’s handling of the Cauvery water dispute and Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu reservoir.…
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DMK legislators led by Udhayanidhi Stalin wore black shirts to the Tamil Nadu Assembly on August 6, protesting the TVK government’s handling of the Cauvery water dispute and Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu reservoir. The protest coincided with the presentation of the government’s first Agriculture Budget by Minister R. Vinoth.
Udhayanidhi criticised the budget as having little or nothing new and accused the government of rebranding earlier schemes. He also sought an all-party meeting on the Cauvery issue, raised farm loan waiver demands and said farmers were continuing protests. A brief commotion followed when Vinoth made remarks outside the printed budget speech. The Speaker said only remarks requiring removal would be expunged.
The Indian Opinion
The protest highlights how water-sharing and farm support remain politically sensitive in Tamil Nadu. The DMK’s claims about inaction and recycled schemes are political allegations, while the government’s position is not detailed in these reports. The Assembly dispute over the Minister’s remarks also shows how procedural disagreements can draw attention away from budget measures. More evidence is needed to assess the competing claims.
Sources (4): indiatoday.in, thehindu.com, deccanherald.com, thehindu.com (2)
This story was synthesised by AI from the 4 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 4 sources.
