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DMK calls for hunger strike against Centre, guv for not assenting anti-NEET Bill

State Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, Udayanidhi Stalin said the youth, student and doctors wing of the DMK will conduct the day-long hunger strike

By IANS
DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin (Photo: NH Library)
DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin (Photo: NH Library) NH Library

Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK on Wednesday announced a statewide hunger strike on August 20 against the Centre and state Governor for not giving their assent to the anti-NEET bill.

State Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, Udayanidhi Stalin said the youth, student and doctors wing of the DMK will conduct the day-long hunger strike across all the district headquarters.

In a joint statement, Udayanidhi Stalin and secretaries of the three wings said that the party would continue with the agitation until a nod is not given to the bill.

The announcement of the strike comes a day after Chief Minister M.K. Stalin during his Independence Day address, said that education must be included in the state subject in concurrent list.

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Also read:DMK for statewide campaign against NEET after father-son suicide

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