AIADMK, BJP criticise Tamil Nadu government over crop loan waiver announcement
The AIADMK and BJP have criticized the Tamil Nadu government's recent announcement of a crop loan waiver. AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami described the move as a 'scientific deception' and accused the government of failing to fulfill its promises to farmers. BJP's Nainar Nagenthran echoed these sentiments, stating that the government's restrictions on the waiver amount betrayed the farmers' trust.
- ▪AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami criticized the Tamil Nadu government's crop loan waiver announcement.
- ▪He claimed the waiver was an attempt to distract from law and order issues and alleged horse trading.
- ▪BJP's Nainar Nagenthran stated that the government betrayed farmers by limiting the waiver to certain sections.
- ▪Both parties emphasized the government's failure to fulfill its promises made in the election manifesto.
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A day after Tamil Nadu government under Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced crop loan waiver, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, on Tuesday (May 26, 2026), criticised the move contending it was “scientific deception.”Alleging that the crop loan waiver was an attempt to divert attention from deteriorating law and order situation and charges of horse trade, Mr. Palaniswami charged that the TVK-led government failed in waiving farm loans properly.Recalling that crop loans up to ₹12,110 crore were waived off to benefit over 16.43 lakh farmers in 2021, Mr. Palaniswami said the TVK, in its election manifesto, assured to completely waive off loans of farmers who held up to 5 acre of land.
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