CHENNAI: The CPI has welcomed the Tamil Nadu government's decision to constitute a commission to draft a special legislation to curb caste killings in Tamil Nadu.

CPI state secretary M Veerapandian said on Friday that Left parties, democratic forces, social scientists and organisations working for the rights of the oppressed had long been demanding a separate law to prevent caste-based killings, which continue to plague the State.

Veerapandian noted that during the Assembly session held on October 17, Chief Minister MK Stalin announced a policy decision to bring in a special law to firmly prevent such crimes and constituted a commission headed by retired High Court judge KN Basha to provide suitable recommendations.

“The CPI's state council welcomes this move and extends its gratitude

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