One day they may target buses coming from Karnataka and there will be no end to it,” said Mr. Thennarasu, hinting that such a course can’t be adopted by the established political parties. Of late the fringe groups are equally critical of the Dravidian parties, propounding a strong dose of Tamil Nationalism as an alternative to Dravidian ideology. Why should the Commissioner of Police call on a person [a film director] who [was present when a protester] attacked the police force,” asked Mr. Thennarasu. CPI (M) State secretary K. Balakrishnan feels circumstances played a role in the fringe groups gaining a degree of prominence during the Cauvery protests. But Mr. Thennarasu said they would have to remain content with the media attention.

Source: The Hindu April 15, 2018 19:30 UTC