Overview
- At Uzhavar Sandhai in Tiruchy on Friday, Chief Minister M. K. Stalin inaugurated the MDMK-led equality march and addressed supporters.
- The procession is scheduled to cover about 15–17 km per day and conclude in Madurai on January 12 after a 12-day route.
- Stalin framed the initiative as a push for social harmony, urging vigilance against communal politics and highlighting efforts to curb drug abuse.
- He called for coordinated action by Central and State agencies against narcotics smuggling, citing recent seizures across multiple Tamil Nadu districts.
- Vaiko is leading the march with over 1,000 volunteers, ministers joined the launch events, and authorities imposed security measures including a temporary drone ban.