Minister and Mayor V.V. Rajesh engage in a war of words over civic issues in the city
The Varaha River in the constituency is filled with waste and considered as a dump yard for many. The civic body should take stock of the waterbody and keep it clean, feel residents.
Hailing from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, the residents of Virugambakkam constituency demand that pattas be issued to people living on government poramboke land in a few areas; they also demand that a public library be built
Consumers get water supply once a week, forcing them to walk for a few kilometres to fetch a few pots of water for domestic use
The DMK stronghold is set for a 4-cornered contest, with the ruling party and its allies, the AIADMK and BJP, TVK, and NTK in the fray. A few party representatives say they expect a narrow victory margin as it is likely that voters aged 18-30 may back parties such as TVK over the Dravidian majors
Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu stressed the need for coordination among agencies, and said the Delhi Police, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and the Public Works Department had been directed to work together to address local challenges.
Improved traffic management, additional parking spaces and better solid waste management are some of the immediate needs of residents; farmers oppose the Parandur airport project fearing loss of livelihood and damage to the environment