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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Withdraws Cases Against Farmers, Teachers From DMK Regime
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Moneycontrol•02-09-2026, 12:21
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Withdraws Cases Against Farmers, Teachers From DMK Regime
- •Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced the withdrawal of all cases filed against farmers and teachers who protested during the previous DMK regime.
- •Vijay accused the MK Stalin-led government of treating protestors 'inhumanly' and noted that many cases filed between 2021 and 2026 were still pending, causing continued suffering.
- •The CM emphasized that the TVK government stands by farmers and teachers, stating this move will strengthen democratic rights and public trust.
- •Cases against farmers protesting projects like SIPCOT industrial developments and the Parandur airport, including those booked under the Goondas Act, will be withdrawn.
- •Farmers in Parandur had protested the proposed airport over concerns about the loss of agricultural land, water bodies, and livelihoods.
Key Question Answered
According to Chief Minister Vijay, withdrawing the cases will strengthen democratic rights and reinforce trust between the common people and the government.
