Summary:
CHENNAI: A dawn-to-dusk bandh called by the DMK and other parties in support of farmers evoked good response with 90% of shops and other establishments remaining closed in Tamil Nadu The bandh, which began at 6am, was peaceful by and large. The bandh affected Koyambedu vegetable market too.Besides DMK's allies the Congress and the IUML, the CPM, the CPI, the VCK, the IUML, the MMK and other smaller parties participated in the bandh. "The bandh is a grand success. However, there were minor skirmishes between protesters and policemen in some places, including Egmore in Chennai. However, commercial hubs like T Nagar wore a deserted look..