Seeman urges Tamil Nadu government to halt eviction of forest village residents in Theni
Naam Tamilar Katchi leader Seeman has called on the Tamil Nadu government to abandon plans to evict over 5,000 residents from 98 forest villages in the Theni district. He stated that these communities, including those in Meghamalai and Varusanadu, have inhabited the region for generations and have cultivated crops such as cardamom, pepper, and cashew for over a century.
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What Happened
Naam Tamilar Katchi chief coordinator Seeman has issued a statement demanding that the Tamil Nadu government stop the proposed eviction of residents from forest villages in the Theni district. The move reportedly affects more than 5,000 people living across 98 hill villages, including those in the Meghamalai and Varusanadu areas within the Andipatti taluk.
Seeman highlighted that these communities have resided in the region for multiple generations and have been engaged in agricultural activities for over a century. He expressed concern over the potential displacement of these residents, noting their long-standing history of cultivating crops such as cardamom, pepper, cashew, and silk cotton in the forest areas.
Key Facts
- Seeman is the chief coordinator of the Naam Tamilar Katchi party.Source not recorded
- The proposed evictions affect 98 hill villages in the Theni district.Source not recorded
- Over 5,000 people are reportedly facing displacement from their forest habitats.Source not recorded
- Residents have been cultivating crops in the region for more than 100 years.Source not recorded
- The affected areas include Meghamalai and Varusanadu.Source not recorded
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9 Aug
- HTTHindu Tamil Thisai“மேகமலை, வருசநாடு வன கிராம மக்களை வெளியேற்றும் முடிவை கைவிட வேண்டும்” - சீமான்
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