Rajinikanth supports IPL ban in Chennai over Cauvery row

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Rajinikanth supports IPL ban in Chennai over Cauvery row
Rajinikanth supports IPL ban in Chennai over Cauvery row

Chennai : Superstar Rajinikanth on Sunday came out in support of protesters demanding a ban on Indian Premier League matches in Chennai. He said it is embarrassing to keep matches in the state at a time like this.

Rajinikanth said, "If not then at least acknowledge the fight of the people of Tamil Nadu. Our team should wear a black band. Those who go for the match can also wear a black band." 

A group of people have been protesting delay in setting up of Cauvery management board by the government as directed by the Supreme Court.

Earlier today, Tamil film fraternity led by veteran actors-turned-politicians Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth observed a silent protest.

It also opposed the operation of copper smelter plant of the Vedanta group in Tuticorin.

The protest organised by the South Indian Film Artistes Association, popularly known as Nadigar Sangam, saw the participation of members of Tamil Film Producers Council and Film Employees Federation of South India.

Leading actors, movie and music directors and other technicians participated in the protest. Among those present were music directors Illayaraja, Shankar-Ganesh, actors Surya, Vijay, Vishal, Prashanth and others.

According to Nadigar Sangam President Nasser, the silent protest is held to convey one message - the constitution of the CMB and the CWRC.