Though the primary goal of proportional representation was achieved, a closer perusal of the intention reveals a significant gap between numerical presence and effective empowerment, say experts
Though there has been constant support for the DMK in the constituency for about a decade now the people have key demands which they hope will be taken up; they point out that basic infrastructure facilities are yet to be completed in the Assembly constituency
The constituency houses a significant number of salt pans, employing hundreds of labourers. However, a higher proportion of labourers do not use safety gears, which include shoes and glasses, while working in the salt pans.