Karunanidhi begins fast; bandh-like situation in TN

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi [ Images ] and Democratic Progressive Alliance leaders began their day-long fast demanding early completion of the Sethusamudram project even as a bandh-like situation remained in the state.

Though the Supreme Court had stayed the Tamil Nadu bandh called for Monday by the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam [ Images ] and its allies on the Ram Sethu [ Images ] Project, buses in most parts of the state were off the roads and shops in main thoroughfares remained closed.

Reports said it was a 'virtual bandh' in the state, with the Southern Railways operating only skeletal services.  However, autos and taxis were seen plying in the city.