Muthulakshmi, widow of slain sandalwood smuggler Veerappan, today launched a new organisation here, to fight for "the rights of Tamil Nadu."
She launched The 'Mann Kaakkum Veerathamizhar Peramaippu' (Federation of Brave Tamils to protect the Soil) after cutting a cake on Veerappan's 66th birth anniversary.
He was killed on October 18, 2004 in an encounter with the Special Task Force of the Tamil Nadu police near Dharmapuri.
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Muthulakshmi, flanked by her two daughters, said she plans to tour Tamil Nadu to strengthen the organisation.
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