In Chennai's Srinivasapuram area, over 100 fishermen protested against DMK MLA Mylai D Velu, who is seeking re-election from the Mylapore constituency. The fishermen displayed black flags, expressing their discontent over Velu's failure to deliver on his promise of building 1,100 houses for the fishing community. Velu countered that the protest was orchestrated by the AIADMK and BJP, alleging that they sent their members to impersonate fishermen. Residents voiced their grievances, stating that only 400 houses were constructed by the previous AIADMK government, leaving many families without adequate housing. The fishermen's leader, K Bharathi, highlighted the removal of their stalls and boats, which has turned the area into a tourism hotspot, further exacerbating their plight. Bharathi also mentioned personal experiences of arrests faced by fishermen protesting against such removals. The BJP's Mylapore candidate, Tamilisai Soundarajan, criticized Velu for deceiving the community with unfulfilled promises. This situation underscores the ongoing tensions between the fishing community and political representatives in Chennai.