Speaking in the state assembly, Labour Minister D Nilofer Kafeel said Chief Minister K Palaniswami had earlier written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the issue.
She recalled he had opposed the privatisation of Salem Steel Plant, a public sector undertaking.
"Tamil Nadu government will continue to urge the Centre against privatisation of the Salem Steel Plant," she said.
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