Petrol pumps will stay open in State

Fuel outlets in the State will not participate in the Opposition-sponsored bandh on Thursday.

Tamil Nadu Petroleum Dealers Association president K.P. Murali said that the 4,650 pumps in the State would remain open during the bandh since only certain political parties and organisations had called for it.

S.A. Ponnusamy, State president, Tamil Nadu Milk Dealers Employees Welfare Association, said that members would provide in-principle support to the bandh. Milk shops would remain open and members have been asked to ensure milk supplies to consumers. Members would wear black badges.

However, since a section of retailers is participating in the bandh, they will not stock milk, Mr. Ponnusamy said.