Have you implemented undeclared emergency, CPM TN secy asks CM

Taking a jibe at DMK for controlling protests using police, CPM state secretary K Balakrishnan said, "We are in alliance with the DMK to defeat the BJP that is attempting to dismantle the Constitution of India. As far as Tamil Nadu is concerned, all we demand to DMK is to deliver welfare for the people. But even for a small protest or street meeting, the police file charges against us. I ask CM M K Stalin, have you implemented an undeclared emergency in Tamil Nadu?"

- KRITHIKA SRINIVASAN @Villupuram

He was addressing a gathering during CPM's 24th state conference at the municipal ground in Villupuram.

"We have sought permission to hold a rally but permission was denied. So, we asked permission for just the red soldiers rally, and that too was denied, at the last minute. Why is DMK scared of dissent from people and the party that stands by them? Isn't that anti-democracy? I urge the DMK led state government to ensure democracy in the state but letting people voice out their opinions and let political organisations, even if they're in opposition, to express their angst."