The strike call given by trade unions against “anti-labour, anti-farmer and anti-people” policies of the Central Government evoked mixed response on Wednesday in Thanjavur and Tiruvarur districts. A total of 2,372 people were arrested for indulging in rail and road rokos, staging dharnas and demonstrations in the two districts. In Thanjavur district, protesters blocked trains in Budalur, Thanjavur, Papanasam and Kumbakonam but no train service was unduly delayed. Bus services of TNSTC were not affected but more than 200 AITUC and other trade...
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