Indian Politics

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Announces Withdrawal of Cases Against Protesters

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THE BRIEF
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay officially announced the withdrawal of all legal cases filed against farmers and teachers during various protests between 2021 and 2026.

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The decision aims to provide relief to thousands of individuals who faced litigation under the previous DMK administration for participating in state-wide demonstrations.

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The CM also unveiled plans for a new ₹4,800-crore desalination plant in Minjur, designed to provide 400 million litres of water daily to address regional shortages.