க. பாலகிருஷ்ணன்: ₹25,000 விவசாயி நிவாரணம் மற்றும் Tamil Nadu பல்கலைக்கழக துணைவேந்தர்கள் இல்லை குற்றம்

Who is K. Balakrishnan?

K. Balakrishnan is a member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and a senior leader from Cuddalore district in Tamil Nadu. He regularly speaks on agrarian distress, university governance, and women’s safety in educational institutions.

Demand for Cauvery delta farmer relief

On 27 September 2026, speaking to reporters in Chidambaram, Balakrishnan urged the Tamil Nadu government to release water from the Veeranam dam for irrigation in the tail‑end areas of the Cauvery delta, specifically naming Chidambaram and Kattumannarkoil.[1] He said the prolonged drought had left farmers in these regions without sufficient water, damaging crops and also affecting agricultural labourers who depend on farm work.[1] Balakrishnan demanded a relief package of ₹25,000 for each affected farmer, arguing that the existing assistance was inadequate.[1] He noted that the government had not yet approved this amount, and that protests and direct appeals to the chief minister had not resulted in action.

Allegations about vacant vice‑chancellors

At a press meet in Cuddalore on 28 September 2026, Balakrishnan alleged that ten universities across Tamil Nadu, including Annamalai University, were functioning without appointed vice‑chancellors, which he said was causing administrative stagnation.[2] He called for the immediate filling of these vacant posts to restore proper governance in higher education institutions.[2] The sources do not provide official confirmation of the exact number of universities lacking VCs; the claim reflects Balakrishnan’s assessment based on his observations.

Calls for action on sexual harassment

Balakrishnan also highlighted reports of sexual harassment complaints in educational institutions and insisted that impartial inquiries be conducted and appropriate action taken against perpetrators.[1][2] He cited a specific incident at Annamalai University where a female research scholar complained that the head of the chemistry department had behaved inappropriately toward her; the university registrar confirmed that the scholar had been placed on interim leave while the matter was investigated.[1] Balakrishnan urged the government to set up mechanisms that ensure fair investigations and timely redressal.

Public interest and verification

Google Trends data for the past 24 hours showed a 900 % increase in searches for “க. பாலகிருஷ்ணன்”, indicating heightened public curiosity about his statements.[3] The two Tamil‑language news articles from Nakkheeran (27 Sep 2026) and Dinamalar (28 Sep 2026) are the primary sources for his quotes and can be accessed via the links provided.