Chennai, Sep 15 (TIWN) Former Chief Minister and leader of AIADMK, O. Panneerselvam has appealed to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin to intervene in the problem arising out of the car manufacturing company, Ford announcing to shut down its vehicle and engine assembling unit in Chennai.

In a statement, Mr. Panneerselvam referred to media reports on the possible adverse impact of the move on the fate of the plant’s employees and those indirectly employed, besides a large number of micro, small and medium enterprises dependent upon the plant. The Chief Minister should talk to the company management and the employees; strive for the continued operation of the plant and ensure that the workers remain in their jobs.