The DMK-led opposition in Tamil Nadu have called for a statewide bandh to protest the police action against protesters in Tuticorin. The DMK had earlier called for an all-party protest in all district headquarters to condemn the police firing in Tuticorin district. In a statement issued later, the DMK said instead of the all-party protest, a state-wide bandh would be observed on May 25 to condemn the police action and demand closure of the Sterlite copper smelter plant in Tuticorin district.