Cauvery issue: DMK, other opposition parties call for TN bandh on April 5

CHENNAI: Opposition parties led by the DMK will hold a dawn to dusk bandh in Tamil Nadu on April 5 to protest against the Centre's delaying tactics in setting up a

Cauvery management board

. The decision was taken at an all-party meeting called by the DMK at the party headquarters -- Anna Arivalayam -- here on Sunday.

"We have sought the support of all parties, farmers associations, traders and students for this one-day bandh in support of the Cauvery management board," DMK working president M K Stalin told reporters after the meeting.

A march to highlight Tamil Nadu's rights over the Cauvery would be held soon in the delta districts, Stalin said. The meeting was attended by the Congress, the two Communist parties and VCK among others.

The meeting also resolved to hold black flag demonstrations and protests when Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Tamil Nadu. Black flag protests will be held during the visits of Union ministers to the state.