Protest in Nagapattinam against setting up of thermal plant

Local fishermen on Saturday began a relay fast protesting against setting up of a private thermal station at Tharangampadi in Nagapattinam district.

Officials said the fishermen had begun their agitation even as the company had started the works.

The fishermen claimed that their livelihood would be affected if the plant was set up, and started power generation.

Farmers also feared their fields would be affected.