Cadre of the DMK and its allies on Thursday staged a black flag demonstration, protesting against the re-opening of Tasmac outlets, in Tiruchi. The members, along with their family members, stood up in front of their houses holding black flags. As a mark of registering their protest, some of them wore black. Criticising the State government for re-opening the Tasmac outlets, Mr. Nehru said it was unnecessary at a time when the people were waging a battle against COVID-19. ArrestedA group of 20 members of the Makkal Adhikaram were arrested here on Thursday after they staged a protest opposing of the opening of TASMAC outlets.

Source: The Hindu May 07, 2020 14:07 UTC