AIADMK stages dharnas

By Our Special Correspondent

CHENNAI, APRIL 20. The AIADMK today organised processions and demonstrations in all districts in front of the Collectorates protesting the ``anti-people policies'' of the Central and State Governments.

Senior leaders participated in the dharnas which were headed by the district secretaries. The protestors shouted slogans and held placards condemning the hike in the price of PDS rice, kerosene and cooking gas.

Other issues raised during the demonstrations included steps to ensure continuance of the 69 per cent reservation, and a Bill to provide for 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament. The privatisation of the Salem steel plant and the ``lethargy of the State Government'' in resolving the Mullaiperiyar dam controversy were also condemned.

AIADMK cadres protesting the `anti-people policies' of the Government, in front of the Collectorate in Chennai on Thursday.

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