AIADMK chief hits out at TN govt''s crop loan waiver, calls it ''scientific deception''
AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami criticized the Tamil Nadu government's crop loan waiver, labeling it as 'scientific deception.' He argued that the new criteria for loan waivers betray the trust of farmers, shifting from land size to a monetary cap. Palaniswami emphasized the need for the government to fulfill its original promises to support farmers effectively.
- ▪Palaniswami accused the Tamil Nadu government of using the loan waiver announcement to distract from political issues.
- ▪The AIADMK leader claimed the previous government had waived ₹12,110 crore in farm loans without complex restrictions.
- ▪The current waiver only covers loans up to ₹50,000, which he described as a betrayal of farmers' trust.
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AIADMK chief hits out at TN govt''s crop loan waiver, calls it ''scientific deception''AIADMK chief hits out at TN govt''s crop loan waiver, calls it ''scientific deception''Published on: May 26, 2026 11:46 AM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link Chennai, AIADMK Chief Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday lashed out at the TVK government over the crop loan waiver announcement, calling it a "scientific deception" to distract the people from "horse-trading" politics allegedly being indulged.AIADMK chief hits out at TN govt''s crop loan waiver, calls it ''scientific deception''He accused the newly formed government under C Joseph Vijay of "idling away time" to divert the people of Tamil Nadu from "watching the most disgusting politics of horse-trading."Reacting to the chief minister's announcement on…
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