CPI(M) to stage demo in all dist HQs in TN against price rise

CPI(M) today said it would hold demonstrations in all district head quarters across Tamil Nadu on July 15 to protest the Narendra Modi-led government's 'failure' to check rising prices of essential commodities and unemployment.
The party's State Executive Committee decided to hold public meetings for one week beginning from July 10, as the Modi government had 'failed' to bring down the prices and also provide employment to lakhs of youth, CPI(M) State Unit Secretary G Ramakrishnan told reporters here.
Alleging that the wrong policies adopted by the BJP-led government had led to the current situation in the country, he demanded that the Centre convene a meeting of central trade unions and discuss the issue, in view of the strike.

On the law and order situation in Tamil Nadu, he alleged that the situation has gone from bad to worse after AIADMK came to power for the second term.
The displeasure expressed by Madras High Court over the progress in the Swati murder case was an indicator of the worsening situation in the state, which has witnessed several murders, he said.
Ramakrishnan demanded that the Tamil Nadu government take immediate steps to prevent increasing incidents of murder and robberies.
On the lawyers' stir demanding immediate withdrawal of amendments to the Advocates Act, he opined that the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court should hold talks with them and find an amicable solution to the issue.

He also requested the Election Commission to take steps to prevent alleged distribution of money during the coming local body polls.