On Monday actor and Makkal Needhi Mayyam founder Kamal Haasan confirmed that he will participate in the conference to be conducted by Coordination Committee of All Tamil Nadu Farmers Associations on May 19, 2019. Veteran Communist leader R.Nallakannu is expected to chair the conference. (Read: Kamal Haasan joins with Nallakannu and P R Pandian)

Kamal has not confined his participation in the conference with his physical presence and moral support. He has also taken personal initiative to gather support for the conference from all Tamil Nadu parties. On Monday night he met DMK Working President M.K.Stalin at the DMK headquarters in Chennai and requested him to participate in the farmer's conference to discuss further steps to ensure Tamil Nadu's rights in getting Cauvery water. He has also said he has invited all TN parties including the BJP.