DMK ally VCK announces protest against T.N. police
The Hindu
The party insists that the agitation is not against the State government
The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, a staunch ally of the ruling DMK, has announced protests for September 29 in all district headquarters (except in districts where the model code is in force for the local bodies elections) against the police for allegedly not allowing its workers to hoist the party flag at public places.
The police recently prevented VCK workers from hoisting their flag near the Morur bus stand in Salem district, citing law and order issues.
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