Tiruchirappalli, Jan. 27 -- More than a hundred farmers in Tamil Nadu's Tiruchirappalli protested in front of the district collectorate office by consuming human waste on Tuesday.

The protest was held under the leadership of Ayyakannu, State President of the National South Indian Rivers Linking Farmers Association. The farmers also marked their bodies with religious ash (naamam).

They condemned the district administration for allegedly turning a blind eye to farmers' demands, alleging that the Chief Minister has failed to listen to farmers' grievances, implement their demands, or fulfil the election promises made to them. The protesters accused the government of betraying the farming community.

Speaking to ANI, Ayyakannu stated that wh...