Farmers in Tamil Nadu's Sathyamangalam Continue Hunger Strike Over Silt Removal at Bhavanisagar Dam
Extraction of silt: Ryots continue fast in TN's Sathyamangalam
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Farmers in Sathyamangalam, Tamil Nadu, are on a hunger strike demanding unrestricted access for silt removal from the Bhavanisagar Dam. They argue that forest authorities are imposing unnecessary restrictions despite low water levels in the dam.
- 01Approximately 400 farmers are participating in the hunger strike near Bhavanisagar Dam in Erode district, Tamil Nadu.
- 02The farmers seek to extract silt due to low storage levels in the dam, which they claim is essential for agricultural activities.
- 03Forest authorities are limiting the number of vehicles allowed to access the dam, prompting the farmers' protest.
- 04Initial discussions with officials failed, leading to the continuation of the hunger strike for a second day.
- 05The protest is taking place at the Sathyamangalam Forest Office, about 60 km from Erode.
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In Erode district, Tamil Nadu, a hunger strike by around 400 farmers has entered its second day as they demand the removal of silt from the Bhavanisagar Dam without any restrictions. The farmers had sought permission to extract silt due to the dam's low storage levels, which they argue is critical for their agricultural needs. However, they faced opposition from forest authorities, who imposed conditions on the number of vehicles allowed to access the dam for this purpose. Following unsuccessful negotiations with officials, the farmers decided to protest by sitting in hunger strike at the Sathyamangalam Forest Office, located approximately 60 km from Erode. They are urging the authorities to lift these restrictions and allow for the necessary silt removal, emphasizing the importance of this action for their livelihoods. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between local farmers and government authorities regarding resource management and agricultural support in the region.
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The hunger strike reflects the urgent needs of local farmers for agricultural resources, particularly silt from the dam.
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