NDA move to take out rally assailed

By Our Special Correspondent

CHENNAI, JAN. 22. The Ambedkar Iyyakkankalin Kootamaippu has criticised the NDA move to take out a rally in Cuddalore on February 2.

Addressing reporters here today, the Kootamaippu president, Mr. V. Balasundaram, said normality had returned to Cuddalore district only now after a series of violent incidents. If the constituents of the NDA were allowed to take out a procession, it would only lead to renewal of tension in the district.

He alleged that the Government was partisan in its approach towards Dalits. While Dalits and their leaders were not allowed to organise processions and meetings in the district, other community leaders were given permission.

Referring to the PMK's demand for a ban on Dalit Panthers of India led by Mr. Tirumavalavan, he said if at all a party had to be banned for indulging in violent activities then PMK should be banned first. ``It is the PMK which has been instigating communal clashes in the State and has been resorting to violence to create terror among Dalits''.

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