03 Apr 2018 | 12:41 PM UTC
India: Protest and general strike in Tamil Nadu April 3
General strike and farmers march in Tamil Nadu state April 3 due to water management issue; related strike in Chennai and Coimbatore April 5
Event
The ruling AIADMK party is holding a 24-hour strike on Tuesday, April 3, in Tamil Nadu state to denounce a delay in implementing a court ruling regarding water management. Shops will remain shut in the state and a farmers' march to Trichy Airport is scheduled. Furthermore, the DMK party and its allies have called for a shutdown strike in Chennai and Coimbatore to take place on April 4 regarding the same matter.
Context
On February 16, the Supreme Court granted Karnataka state the right to divert more water from the Cauvery River, thereby reducing Tamil Nadu's access. The decision has incited anger in Tamil Nadu, a politically volatile state located in the south of India.
Advice
Individuals present in Tamil Nadu over the next few days are advised to avoid all protests, closely monitor developments to the situation, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.
