India News | AIADMK Throws Weight Behind Fishermen, to Take Part in Hunger Strike

Chennai, Sep 7 (PTI) The AIADMK will take part in the hunger strike to be held by fishermen in Thoothukudi district on September 9 to urge the Central and State governments to take immediate steps for the release of fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka, the party said on Saturday.

Edappadi K Palaniswami, the party chief and Leader of Opposition said that his party leaders Kadambur C Raju, SP Shanmuganathan and ST Chellapandian, all former ministers, will take part in the hunger strike.

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On August 5, 2024, as many as 22 fishermen from Tharuvaikulam in Thoothukudi district were arrested by Sri Lankan authorities for alleged poaching. Two of their boats were also seized.

Palaniswami, a former chief minister, blamed both the State and Central governments over the issue.

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