Chennai sources stated that less than a month after Subhasri's death, the AIADMK government has notified the Madras High Court proposing to erect banners for the upcoming bilateral meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra modi and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping. The affidavit by the state government argues “Whenever any Head of State visits our country, as a part of bilateral relations and as a goodwill gesture on reciprocity, it is customary on the part of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of india to welcome the visiting dignitary by way of welcome banners”.
Meanwhile the two leaders are set to hold meetings at Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram) between October 11 and 13 and the proposal to erect banners 'in designated places' seeks to be exempt from the law. Furthermore the affidavit says that the ‘welcome banners will be in places as per the specifications mentioned in the existing rules in force and that it would be ensured that they will not cause any hindrance to the public.’
Moreover the affidavit, filed on behalf of both urban and rural local bodies, further says that the welcome banners will be put up from October 9 to 13, for ‘only five days.' Perhaps it submits that the existing permanent structure will be utilized for the display of these banners and temporary structure will be erected only when a permanent set up is lacking. It promises that this will be undertaken in adherence to all safety and stability norms.
