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Over 100 detained as student protests clash with PM Modi's Chennai visit
Student groups rallied in Chennai, leading to over 100 arrests and a delayed speech by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
By Felo News Desk · Published
On Sunday, over 100 people were detained in two separate protests in Chennai, one organized by the SFI and DYFI near Saidapet and another by the May 17 Movement in T Nagar, according to the New Indian Express.
Both protests expressed solidarity with the Cockroach Janta Party’s demand for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, while the May 17 Movement also raised slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Tamil Nadu.
Modi, speaking at a golden‑jubilee event for Jaigopal Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya at the Chennai Trade Centre, began his address with an apology for arriving late, citing programme delays. Around 500 students attended the ceremony.
The detained protesters were released later that evening.
Key facts
- More than 100 protesters were detained in Chennai on Sunday. (newindianexpress.com)
- Protests were organized by SFI/DYFI near Saidapet and the May 17 Movement in T Nagar. (newindianexpress.com)
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologized for a delayed start to his speech at the Chennai Trade Centre. (newindianexpress.com)
- Approximately 500 students participated in the school event where Modi spoke. (newindianexpress.com)
Sources
- [1] newindianexpress.com — originally reported as “Protesters call for CEC’s ouster, flay PM Modi’s Chennai visit”
