Senior PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss criticized the Tamil Nadu government for delaying compensation for crop losses by almost a year. He expressed disappointment in the ruling DMK for failing to promptly aid distressed farmers. Anbumani highlighted the delay in disbursing Rs 289.63 crore allocated for crop losses from the previous year.
Anbumani pointed out the severe impact of unseasonal rain on paddy crops across Tamil Nadu, emphasizing the prolonged wait for compensation. He criticized the government’s inefficiency in providing timely relief to affected farmers, calling it condemnable. The PMK leader stressed the significance of the delayed assistance for farmers who rely on it for recovering losses incurred during the cropping season.
Recalling previous promises, Anbumani mentioned the government’s commitment to compensate Rs 6,800 per acre for last year’s rain-induced crop losses. However, the actual announcement of Rs 5,191 per acre fell significantly short of expectations, leading to discontent among farmers. Anbumani warned that such injustices towards Tamil Nadu’s farmers would not be forgiven, expressing concern over the lack of assistance for this year’s rain-damaged crops.
Demanding clarity from the DMK government to dispel fears of further delays in compensation, Anbumani criticized the government’s overall performance in addressing farmers’ welfare. He highlighted the disparity between promises made in the election manifesto and their implementation, accusing the DMK of neglecting agricultural issues. Anbumani concluded by cautioning that the people of Tamil Nadu would hold the DMK accountable in the upcoming elections for disregarding the farming community.
