Destroying Tiruppur to Make Bangladesh Grow: Black Flag Protest Against PM Modi in Tirupur by Tamil Nadu Youth Congress

Tamil Nadu Youth Congress, led by state president Vishu Lenin Prasad, staged a black flag protest yesterday n Tirupur condemning PM Modi's policies that grant tax exemptions to imported textiles from Bangladesh, impacting the local industry.


Coimbatore: The Tamil Nadu Youth Congress, under the leadership of state president Vishu Lenin Prasad, organized a black flag demonstration in Tirupur yesterday. The protest was aimed at condemning Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policies, which include granting tax exemptions to textile imports from Bangladesh, adversely affecting the local textile industry in Tirupur.









The protestors, including Youth Congress district leaders Babu (City), Sagaputhin (North District), Youth Congress district general secretary TR Sandeep, Sojan, state executives Saravanakumar, Arun Prakash, Ashok, public relations officer Kothandan, Sai Kannan, OBC state general secretary Mastan, city district Congress general secretary Mohammad Hasan, Student Congress members Irfan, Kishore, Nawbil Ahmad, and volunteers, expressed their concern over the negative impact of these policies on Tirupur's thriving textile sector.

The demonstration saw a significant turnout, highlighting the discontent among the local community and political activists regarding the central government's approach to trade and its implications for domestic industries. The protesters urged the government to reconsider its policies and to support local businesses to sustain the economic well-being of regions heavily dependent on specific industries like textiles in Tirupur.

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