Protests seeking the closure of Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu are gaining further momentum. Around 1,500 protestors from different anti-nuclear groups and political parties who attempted to lay siege to the Tamil Nadu assembly today were detained. The activists have decided to step up pressure even as the Supreme Court is hearing a petition challenging the approval given to the plant. The petition in the Supreme Court has contended that the safety recommendations made by the Government-appointed task force have not been complied with. However, nuclear fuel has already been loaded in the plant, which is awaiting approval from the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board for commissioning.

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