Normal life in Tamil Nadu was affected due to the 12-hour dawn to dusk state-wide general strike called by the ruling DMK over the Sri Lankan Tamils issue demanding immediate steps for a ceasefire. The strike began at 0600 hours and will end at 1800 hours.

The public transport system was disrupted as buses were off the roads and most commercial and business establishments remained closed. However, supermarket chains were open. Southern Railways operated normal suburban services. All trains were operated on schedule, the Railways said. Airport sources said air services were not affected.