As Metro Rail work is ongoing in Purasawalkam, traffic congestion and disrupted MTC bus services to some pockets remain core issues; travelling on arterial stretches of Demellows Road - Sydenhams Road and Choolai High Road is a harrowing experience for motorists due to sewer work
Asserting that Tamil Nadu has been a haven of peace for people of diverse cultures, the Chief Minister hits out at Mr. Modi for alleging ill-treatment of workers from Bihar in Tamil Nadu. He also criticises the Central government for its denial of Metro Rail projects for Coimbatore and Madurai
Electioneering in the run-up to polls has focussed on pacts and deals among various parties. ‘Development’ is a poll issue this time too, but the emphasis on environmental issues has been minimal