Buses off the roads, shops closed in Chennai

Though the Supreme Court has stayed the Tamil Nadu bandh call by the ruling DMK and its allies on the Sethusamudram project issue.

Though the Supreme Court had stayed the Tamil Nadu bandh called for Monday by the ruling DMK and its allies on the Sethusamudram project issue, buses in most parts of the state were off the roads and shops in main thoroughfares remained closed.

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It was a 'virtual bandh' in the state, with Southern Railways operating only skeletal services. However, autorickshaws and taxis were seen plying in the city.

Chief Minister and DMK patriach M Karunanidhi, along with DPA leaders will begin a fast in front of the guest house here this morning, demanding early implementation of the Sethusamudram project.