Farmers Protest Against Regulator at Vettar River in Nagapattinam

May 23, 2025

Farmers and residents in Nagapattinam protested against the construction of a ₹49.5-crore regulator at Uthamasolapuram village. The regulator, aimed at preventing seawater intrusion, faced opposition as farmers fear adverse effects on agriculture and groundwater. Led by S.R. Tamil Selvan, protesters demanded relocation of the project, resulting in 122 detentions by police.