Opposition, DMK Allies Decry Overnight Arrest of Conservancy Workers

Quick Summary

• Protest and Detention: Conservancy workers of the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) were detained by police after staging protests for 13 days demanding the rollback of privatisation plans in two city zones.
• Widespread Criticism: Opposition parties, allies of ruling DMK, and other political leaders condemned the overnight detention, calling it an infringement on democratic rights. Critics highlighted unfulfilled promises by DMK.
• Key Reactions:

– AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami criticized the management’s handling of sanitation workers, urging their release and medical aid for injured persons.
– BJP Tamil Nadu president Nainar Nagendran condemned arrests and accused CM Stalin of prioritizing less urgent matters while neglecting workers’ concerns.
– CPI(M), PMK, TVK chiefs urged resolution to fulfill past promises made to protesting workers.
– MDMK leader Vaiko encouraged workers to return to work but stressed implementing welfare schemes promptly.

• Media Concerns: Chennai Press club condemned police seizure of reporting equipment during media coverage.

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