VCK councillor protests poor supply of water

The local body leader, who is VCK’s district secretary, accused municipal authorities of ignoring civic issues.

DT NEXT Bureau

Updated:23rd May, 2023 at 5:35 AM

CHENGALPATTU: The 9th ward councillor of Chengalpattu Municipality staged a sit-in protest against poor supply of drinking water on Monday.

The local body leader, who is VCK’s district secretary, accused municipal authorities of ignoring civic issues.

He complained of insufficient drinking water supply in his ward despite two motors worth Rs 35 lakh being purchased for the purpose.

“Rs 17 lakh was allotted for fixing the pipelines but there is no progress in the work. The municipal commissioner also doesn’t respond to my queries,” he said.

Though some DMK councillors tried to persuade him to withdraw the protest, he refused to do so.

Following this, police personnel held talks with him and he budged only after the municipality officials promised to provide uninterrupted drinking water supply to his ward.

VCK councillor protests poor supply of water

The local body leader, who is VCK’s district secretary, accused municipal authorities of ignoring civic issues.

Also Read

Madras HC seeks data on SC/ST Act complaints by officials against superiors over five years

Poonamallee-Vadapalani Metro line to start services at 6 am from October 23

TN raises monthly contingency funds for police stations to reduce corrupt practices

Ambulance overturns on pothole-ridden Tambaram-Velachery Road injuring driver, nurse

Heavy rains lash Chennai, northern districts in TN