Members of farmers association squatting on the road in support of their demands in Pudukottai on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Several farmers owing allegiance to the Left parties resorted to road roko agitations in Tiruchi and other districts in the central region on Wednesday demanding full waiver of crop loans as promised by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in the run up to the State Assembly elections. The protesting farmers urged the State government to release 9,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to protect the samba paddy crop besides demanding relief for the families who had lost their livelihood.
The road roko agitation in Tiruchi district were held at Tiruverumbur, Lalgudi, and Manapparai leading to the arrest of 170 persons. In neighbouring Pudukottai district, 119 farmers were arrested after they staged road roko agitations at Pudukottai, Gandharvakottai and Alangudi.
In Thanjavur district, the road roko stirs were held at 17 places, including Thanjavur, Pattukottai, Peravurani, Kumbakonam, and Ayyampettai. Over 500 persons were arrested. Over 250 farmers were arrested at 10 places in Mayiladuthurai district, including Sirkali, Sembanarkoil, and Kuthalam. Road roko agitations were held in Perambalur, Nagapattinam, and Ariyalur districts, said police sources.
Published - October 21, 2026 04:55 pm IST