DMK women cadre protest across Tamil Nadu over price rise, law and order

DMK Women’s Wing cadre stage a protest near the Chennai District Collectorate on Saturday. The protest was led by DMK MP Kanimozhi | Photo Credit: V. Umesh Kumar

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Women’s Wing on Saturday (October 31, 2026) staged protests at district headquarters across Tamil Nadu, accusing the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government of failing to maintain law and order, protect women and children, and control the rising cost of essential commodities in the State.

In north Chennai, the protest was led by DMK deputy general secretary and MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi near the Collectorate. The protesters raised slogans against the government over price rise and the alleged deterioration in law and order. They carried sacks of rice, cans of cooking oil, and other essential commodities to highlight the increase in prices. They also held placards bearing slogans such as “Law and order has become a laughing stock” and “Wake up from your sleep, Chief Minister!”

‘Children unsafe in T.N.’

Addressing the gathering, Ms. Kanimozhi referred to incidents of child abduction and alleged trafficking, accusing the government of failing to ensure children’s safety even within their homes. She also alleged that members of the ruling party were involved in “abducting and selling children.”