CHENNAI: Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday announced a solidarity march in the city on May 10, Saturday, in support of the Indian armed forces bravely fighting against the excesses and terrorist strikes sponsored by Pakistan.

In a statement issued on Friday, Stalin announced that it is the time to demonstrate our unity and support to the Indian armed forces bravely fighting the war against the excesses and terrorist strikes sponsored by Pakistan.

“To exemplify that support, a solidarity march led by me will be undertaken from the DGP Office to the war memorial near Island Grounds at 5pm Saturday with the participation of ex-servicemen, ministers, students and the general public,” he said.

The rally is being organised to celebrate the bravery, dedication and sacrifice of Indian armed forces and further strengthen national integrity, Chief Minister Stalin, appealing to the people to participate in the rally and express their support to the defence forces.

“Pakistan, which fosters terrorism, not only evoked bad things upon itself but also is indulging in violations against India. It is time to express our support for the Indian Army, which is fighting bravely to protect us,” Stalin said in a post on the social media platform ‘X’.