DMK Legislators in Black Shirts Protest Before Budget

DMK legislators led by Udhayanidhi Stalin entered the Tamil Nadu Assembly wearing black shirts ahead of the government’s first agriculture budget session. This protest aimed to draw attention to key issues, including the Cauvery River water dispute, the Mekedatu project, and farmers’ demands for better support and policies.

The lawmakers chose to wear black shirts as a symbolic gesture to highlight their concerns about the state’s agricultural policies and ongoing disputes over water resources. The Cauvery River is a major source of irrigation in the region, and tensions over its waters have long been a point of contention between states. Similarly, the Mekedatu project, which aims to harness water from the river for drinking and industrial use in Karnataka, has also sparked debates.

By organizing this protest, the DMK hoped to emphasize the importance of addressing farmers’ struggles and ensuring fair water distribution policies. The assembly session provided them with a platform to voice their concerns and push for reforms that they believe will benefit agricultural communities and improve livelihoods.