'We were not protesting for a wage hike or provident fund. We were protesting for the safety of the larger population. There is no personal gain.'
Three persons from Australia were on Thursday prevented from entering Idinthakarai, the epicentre of protests by People's Movement Against Nuclear Energy leading the stir against Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tirunelveli district, the police said.
Upping the ante, two Members of Legislative Assembly of principal opposition in the assembly Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam, whose meeting with Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has left party founder and actor Vijaykanth red faced, on Tuesday dared him to sack them from the organisation. "We went and met the chief minister to discuss the problems of the people. If they (DMDK leaders) feel it is a mistake, let them dismiss us," Radhapuram MLA C Michael Rayappan said.
Coming out in support of the Tata Group's Titanium dioxide project, residents of Radhapuram in Tirunelveli district urged the government to help setup the plant to provide jobs for people of the southern districts in Tamil Nadu.
'I am contesting elections to encourage and start a nationwide debate on the present nuclear policy.'
From Dudhwa to Veppathur and Havelock Island, the Indian tourism market is booming like never before.
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