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Enact strong law against caste-based killings, says Seeman at toddy liberation conference

Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) coordinator Seeman on Wednesday called for the enactment of a stringent law to prevent caste-based killings in Tamil Nadu. He was speaking at the Kal Viduthalai Maanaadu (Toddy Liberation Conference) held at Pananthoppu in Sakthi Nagar, Samayapuram, here organised by the Tamil Nadu Palm Climber Protection Movement. Addressing the gathering Mr. Seeman criticised the government for banning toddy tapping, stating that toddy is a natural palm extract and not an intoxicant. 'This is not liquor, this is palm paal (palm nectar), a herbal extract,' he said, alleging that liquor lobbyists influenced the ban to protect Tasmac's profits. 'If toddy tapping is legalised, TASMAC revenues will drop. That is the real reason behind the ban,' he added. Toddy Liberation Movement coordinator S. Nallasamy and other leaders participated in the event.