Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay on Wednesday announced the withdrawal of all cases registered against farmers and teachers between May 2021 and April 2026 for peacefully protesting for their livelihood, rights and legitimate demands.
The TVK government said the decision was taken on humanitarian grounds and in keeping with democratic principles.
“Multiple cases were filed by the previous government. Democratic rights were denied. “All those cases also will be withdrawn. That is not factually right.
Because of cases filed against them, till today they (farmers and teachers) are struggling. Taking a swipe, Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin said this is not the first time that cases against farmers have have been withdrawn and during the DMK government more that 5,000 cases were withdrawn. During our government headed by our leader more than 5,000 cases were withdrawn against people who were booked for being part of protests against CAA, three farmer laws and Kudankulam plant,” Stalin said. Earlier reporting noted: CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay announced onm Wednesday the withdrawal of all cases registered against farmers and teachers between May 2021 and April 2026 for peacefully protesting for their livelihood, rights and legitimate demands, according to news agency ANI. Vijay made the announcement in the state Assembly under Rule 110, along with several measures aimed at public welfare and improving essential services.
The government said the decision was taken on humanitarian grounds and in keeping with democratic principles. Our government which respects democratic principles has decided to withdraw all cases against teachers and farmers on humanitarian aspect,” Vijay, speaking in the assembly, said. This move will further strengthen democratic rights and reinforce trust between common people and government,” the Chief Minister said. “One Minister says this is first time in history cases have been withdrawn. Minister Rajmohan said the government was working towards an amicable solution and that some files were ready. Earlier reporting noted: The government said the decision was taken on humanitarian grounds and in keeping with democratic principles. Earlier reporting noted: “This government will stand by farmers and teachers and their just demands,” CM Vijay said.
