1. Chorus against NLC land acquisition gets louder
PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss said he will lead the party’s protest urging the State government to stop acquiring fertile lands for Neyveli Lignite Corporation of India Limited (NLCIL) and seeking exit of NLCIL from Tamil Nadu. PMK will protest near the Neyveli arch gate tomorrow and attempt to lay siege to NLC premises, he said in a statement.
Desiya Murpokku Dravidar Kazhagam (DMDK) founder Vijayakant condemned acquisition of fertile lands for expansion of NLC. In a statement, he contended the land should be acquired after seeking approval from the farmers and not by force. The police supporting NLC is condemnable, he added.