People’s Watch, a Madurai-based human rights organisation has condemned Tamil Nadu Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (TNCCI) statement
welcoming National Green Tribunal’s decision to set aside the State’s order to close Sterlite Copper plant in Thoothukudi.

Political outfits including the Thamizhaga Vazhvurimai Kootamaippu, the Dravidar Viduthalai Kazhagam, the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi and the May 17 Movement took out a procession and held an agitation in the city on Thursday condemning the killing of 12 protesters in Thoothukudi.