Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday condoled the death of a farmer who was protesting against the GAIL pipeline project in Kariyappanalli village of Dharmapuri district. He also announced an assistance of ₹ 5 lakh to the family from the Chief Minister’s Public Relief Fund.
In a statement, Mr Stalin said the DMK government, which was following in the footsteps of former chief minister M. Karunanidhi, would continue to be a “needed friend” of farmers. Last week, 43-year-old farmer Ganesan committed suicide near the site of a protest against the GAIL pipeline project in Kariyappanalli village of Paparapatti in Dharmapuri district.
Help for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available at the state’s health helplines – 104 – and Sneha – 044-2464 0050.