The opposition parties in Tamil Nadu, led by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), are planning a bandh on Tuesday to support the cause of farmers protesting for the past more than 40 days in the state and in Delhi.
Retailers and traders' associations along with various trade unions have backed the bandh, while petrol bunks are expected to operate with their employees wearing black badges to mark their support. The traders' associations, which joined the protest have around 2.1 million members across the state.
Autorikshaw drivers are expected to pitch in and hold a demonstration in Chennai during the day. Around 240,000 autorikshaws