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Govt school students, teachers protest against TASMAC shop in vicinity

  • The outlet was opened opposite to a government school
  • The outlet and the bar belonged to DMK and AIADMK leaders respectively, who used their influence to run the shop.
  • The protest by students and parents lasted from 9 am to 11 am.
Public protest against TASMAC situated in front of a government school

Even after a strong opposition, a TASMAC outlet was opened in Kovilambakkam, in front of a government school, and it remained open until the students staged a protest. A government high school with a strength of 800 students is situated In Sunnambu Kolathur, a place in Kovilambakkam. The TASMAC was opened, just opposite to this school, on June 23.

The place on which the TASMAC outlet is set up, belongs to a DMK leader and the bar to an AIADMK leader. They reportedly used their influence to open the shop even after a strong opposition. Following this, the students, parents and the public led a protest demanding the closure of the TASMAC outlet. The school principal, who arrived at the spot, asked the students to disperse. He also chased the girls to beat them. Two of the students fell down and was injured. When the parents strongly opposed this, the principal had no choice but to leave. 

The policemen have promised to take action after consulting with the officials, but the public refused to disperse. Even the members of the ruling party were seen to be arguing with the police men, in support of the public. 

The protest has lasted from 9 am to 11 am.

Following this, the revenue officers, policemen and the TASMAC officials have gathered together to discuss on this issue. Later, it was declared that the shop would be closed. The TASMAC officials are reported to be seeking the help of the political party members, to find a place for the outlet. It is surprising to know that both the DMK and AIADMK members are joining hands together in deals like these. 

It should also be noted that the protest had more of AIADMK members than the DMK members. The public believed that it should be a political stunt for the forthcoming local body elections. 
 

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