Party President M Karunanidhi said 5,000 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu were reportedly stranded in Kashmir, which is facing violent protests over the killing of Hizbul commander Burhan Wani by security forces on Friday.
He said they were accommodated in camps where there was a shortage of basic necessities and medicines.
"The Tamil Nadu government should take all steps to safeguard the 5,000 Tamils and ensure their return to the state," he said in a statement.