RPI protests TN's demand for new constitution

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 16:46 [IST]

Chennai, Feb 21 (UNI) Members of the Republic Party of India (RPI) led by its National General Secretary S K Tamilarasan today staged a slogan shouting demonstration here to protest against the Tamil Nadu government's reported move to demand for making a new constitution in view of the changing political and economic scenario.

Party's North Chennai District President V N palayam said if a new constitution was drafted it would affect the interests of dalits and oppressed class.

The protestors also urged the Central and State governments to check the soaring prices of essential commodities.

UNI

Topics: AGITATION-TN-RPI

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