Bishop Ezra Sargunam of the Evangelical Church of India was among hundreds who joined various political parties in Tamil Nadu to protest the federal government repealing Article 370 of the Constitution that gave special status to Jammu And Kashmir State. They on August 7 tried to march towards Raj Bhavan, the residence of the governor, to express their displeasure.

Around 300 cadre and leaders of various political parties including Thamimun Ansari, legislator and general secretary of Manithaneya Jananayaka Katchi; Suba Veerapandiyan of Dravida Iyakka Tamilar Peravai, gathered at the Little Mount and moved towards Raj Bhavan. They were stopped by the police on the way, taken to a community hall located nearby and detained, newindianexpress.com reported.