Archive · 25 Jul 2026
CPM Angered by Protest Stifling in Tamil Nadu
In Tamil Nadu, students and left-wing activists have been protesting, but the police have been stopping these protests from growing.
The CPM, a political party that supports the state's government, is upset about this and says they might stop working with the government if the police keep stopping protests.
The protests are about different issues, like a leaked exam paper and other causes.
Some famous people have supported the protests, but the police have made sure the protests don't cause big disruptions.
The CPM says the police are being too harsh, while the police say they are just trying to keep things safe.
The CPM is angry at the Tamil Nadu Police for suppressing protests by students and left-wing activists.
CPM State President P Shanmugham threatened to review the party's alliance with the ruling TVK if police continue to suppress protests.
Protests were held outside the Rajarathinam Stadium, with some film personalities delivering speeches.
The police ensured that protests did not disrupt traffic or draw significant public attention.
Indoor protests continued at the CPI and CPM headquarters but were contained to the premises.
- Who
- Students, left-wing youth activists, CPM, Tamil Nadu Police
- What
- Suppression of protests by police, potential review of political alliance by CPM
- When
- Past few days, with a protest held recently outside Rajarathinam Stadium
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Why
- Police aim to prevent public disorder; CPM and protestors argue for democratic rights and freedom of expression
CPM and Protestors
Tamil Nadu Police
Protest Suppression
CPM and Protestors
The CPM and protestors argue that the police are unjustly suppressing peaceful protests, which is a violation of democratic rights.
Tamil Nadu Police
The Tamil Nadu Police maintain that they are acting to prevent public disorder and ensure safety, citing the need to control potential unrest.
- Location
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Protestors
- Students and left-wing youth activists
- Alliance Review
- CPM may review its alliance with the ruling TVK if police continue to suppress protests
- Key Figures
- P Shanmugham (CPM State President), Manzoor Ali Khan, James Vasanthan, Ranjit, Vetrimaran, Amir, Thirumurugan Gandhi
- Protest Locations
- College campuses, CPI and CPM offices, Rajarathinam Stadium, Marina Beach