Thus far, the party has stayed away from protests, preferring instead to take legal recourse on issues like the State government’s decision to keep Tasmac shops open during the COVID-19 lockdown last year. MNM vice-president A.G. Mourya said the party had found a “new way” forward as it organised protests in over 45 places, including all district headquarters. They weren’t oriented towards protests. MNM leaders felt the protests showed that the party cadre were still with the organisation. An office-bearer who took part in the protests in Chennai and Chengalpattu said, “We could see how many cadre were still with us.

Source: The Hindu July 11, 2021 19:41 UTC