In the end, apart from the CPI, CPI(M), DMDK, Puthiya Thamizhagam, VCK, NCP and few other minor parties took part in the fast, held across Tamil Nadu on Thursday. While they refrained from attacking the DMK, speakers criticised Chief Minister M Karunanidhi for not doing enough to the Tamilians in Lanka, despite being in power at both Centre and state.