DMK working president Stalin detained for protesting on farmer’s issues

DN Bureau

Several DMK cadres, along with Stalin, protesting in Tiruvarur were detained by the police. DMK and other opposition parties were holding protest demonstrations in different parts of the state.

Stalin and other DMK cadres are detained on Tuesday
Stalin and other DMK cadres are detained on Tuesday


Chennai: DMK Working President M.K. Stalin and several other DMK cadres were arrested on Tuesday in the midst of a shutdown called by opposition parties to press for immediate resolution of farmers' issues.

Several DMK cadres, along with Stalin, protesting in Tiruvarur were detained by the police. DMK and other opposition parties were holding protest demonstrations in different parts of the state.

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The opposition parties also urged the Tamil Nadu government to waive off all farm loans and convene a special session of the assembly to discuss the farmers' issues.

The shutdown strike was called by DMK, Congress, CPI-M, CPI, VCK and IUML. Trade unions affiliated to these parties also lent their support.

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Trade bodies representing the movie industry, farmers, transport operators, traders association and others also extended their support to the shutdown.

Petrol bunks were open with operators wearing black badges showing their support to the strike. (With agency inputs)










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