Tamil Nadu government however said that they are ready for talks and would take steps to clear the rush. Commuters will face difficulty in various parts of Tamil Nadu on Monday due to a state-wide indefinite strike called by some sections of transport unions to press for settlement of retirement benefits and other issues. Some transport unions embarked on an indefinite strike from Sunday after talks on various issues including retirement benefits and certain pending dues with the government failed. Transport Minister MR Vijayabaskar said 37 unions were in support of the government. Ten other unions, including those headed by DMK and Left, have participated in the strike.

Source: dna May 15, 2017 07:02 UTC