Makkal Needhi Maiam registers its voice towards the open fire on the public, who were peacefully protesting against the Sterlite factory. In its statement, the party noted, “The peaceful protest by the people of Tuticorin against Sterlite, demanding justice was ignored by the Governments. Negligence of the Governments is the reason for all the unfortunate incidents. Citizens are not criminals. They are ones who lose their lives; earlier due to Sterlite and now due to Government’s order. Everybody should maintain peace. ”
Kamal Haasan
had been in the protest field during the time, he launched the party. The latest news on the open fire is that eight people were killed in the firing by the police to bring back the situation in control.