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The opposition Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam (DMK) sought a court's intervention on Saturday over the cancellation of pro-Sri Lankan Tamil Eelam Supporters Organisation (TESO) meet in Chennai. The move came after Chennai Police denied permission for the TESO conference, organised by the chief of the Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam M. Karunanidhi, on Sunday. While interacting with the reporters, DMK lawmaker Kanimozhi said that court's directions are awaited to decide the next course of action in regard of conducting TESO conference. "The leader has given a statement in the morning and we will face this legally, it will be taken to the court, we are waiting for the answer at around 2- 2:30 pm and after that, I think the party leaders will decide what to do," said Kanimozhi. The permission was denied by the police on various grounds among others security being the foremost reason as the matter is sub-judice. Kanimozhi reasoned bad politics for the cancellation of TESO conference. "We have a lot of people, who do not want this conference to happen and you now the politics here," said Kanimozhi. Reportedly, the denial of the permission came after the Madras High Court directed the police to pass a detailed order on the representation submitted by the organizers. Both the state and central governments have raised objections to certain aspects of the conference. According to media reports, the central government said that they would not allow them to use the word 'Eelam' in the conference, whereas the state government said that the permission was denied for holding the event at the chosen venue because it would not accommodate a huge gathering. TESO is a movement, which fights for the rights of the Tamils of Sri Lanka - Eelam to acquire justice, equal rights and opportunities through a peaceful process.

DMK moves court over cancellation of pro-Lankan Tamil meet