Tamil Nadu Meeting to undertake decision for ceasefire in Gaza: CM Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin stated on Wednesday (October 8, 2025) the State Legislative Meeting would undertake a decision on October 14, calling for a ceasefire. in Gaza and urging the Indian authorities to make each effort to finish the warfare.

“The decision will mirror the emotions of the folks of Tamil Nadu. I hope all events, throughout political traces, will help it,” he stated whereas talking at a protest opposing the Gaza strikes organized by the CPI(M), attended by the DMK and its allies in Chennai.

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Mr. Stalin said that the indiscriminate bombing of Gaza by the Israeli Protection Forces (IDF), in violation of worldwide human rights and United Nations insurance policies, had shaken the complete world. “Everybody who has participated on this assembly has condemned Israel’s mass killings,” he stated close to Rajarathnam Stadium, Egmore.

The Chief Minister famous that over 50,000 folks had been killed within the battle, together with 11,000 ladies, 17,000 kids, 175 journalists and 125 UN workers. “Some 26,000 kids have misplaced their dad and mom. A couple of lakh folks injured within the warfare are receiving remedy in hospitals. A significant a part of Gaza has been utterly destroyed. But, the folks of Palestine proceed to withstand the Israeli invasion,” he stated.

Mr. Stalin added the IDF had killed 45 individuals who had been ready for meals provides, an act that had deeply affected folks all over the world. “Volunteers from 47 international locations carrying milk powder, meals and aid supplies had been arrested. Can we stay silent spectators with out condemning Israel’s actions, which violate worldwide legislation?” he requested.

Emphasizing that the target of the protest assembly was to deliver an finish to the warfare in Gaza, Mr. Stalin urged the Indian authorities to work intently with worldwide organizations to exert stress on Israel. “World peace and human rights are common. Human life is invaluable. We’ve an obligation to guard it,” he stated.

Mr. Stalin referred to as for the availability of important provides together with meals and medication to the folks of Palestine, and harassed the necessity for a rehabilitation program and the reconstruction of Gaza. “All prisoners needs to be launched,” he added.

Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president Selvaperunthagai, CPI(M) leaders P. Shanmugam, Ok. Balakrishnan, and U.Vasuki; CPI state secretary M. Veerapandian, and Manithaneya Makkal Katchi chief MH Jawahirullah had been among the many contributors.