Farmers protest in Manapparai to get PM's attention to their demands
The protest, led by P. Ayyakannu, was held near Manapparai bus stand. They demanded loan waivers from nationalised banks, sanction of crop loans without insisting on CIBIL score, timely disbursal of fresh loans, and higher support prices.
Mr. Ayyakannu urged action on interlinking of southern rivers, sanction of monthly pension to farmers, 24-hour three-phase electricity, installation of highway CCTV cameras to curb theft, and stronger support for agriculture.
The protesters were detained by Manapparai Town police.
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