Karnataka government decided to build new dams across the Kavery
River at 2 locations. If the new dams build across the river, there may be a
problem of availability of water in delta region. So, Delta farmers have been
putting off the new dam plan.
Delta farmers have sent their invitation to many political
parties for opposition to this new dam plan. The DMK, DMDK, MDMK and many other parties are
supporting their invitation.
Based on farmers announcement, today announced Thanjavur,
Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur Farmer's Association are full market shutdown protest against
the build of new dams.
So, Thanjavur district, there none of the markets are
opened, new bus station and shops are closed. Totally 200 locations had a
market shutdown today.
Today Thiruvarur district also had a same market shutdown
protest. Many places are closed such as bus station, Anna Salai, Netaji Road,
Jubilee Market, South Street, vegetable market and shops. Private bus and other
buses are not running but government bus is running today as usual. In three
cities, many of the farmers has arrested for this issue.
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