Pamphlets on privatisation of drinking water irk councillors in Salem Corporation
Salem Corporation councillors are protesting the privatization of drinking water supply, which was awarded to a private firm for 25 years. Tensions have escalated as the private company distributed promotional pamphlets, drawing criticism from both DMK and AIADMK political parties.
Why it matters
This reflects the broader tension between public service delivery and corporate privatization in urban Indian governance.
With the majority of the councillors opposing the privatisation of the drinking water supply in Salem Corporation, the private company distributing pamphlets with its logo and an illustration of Salem Corporation to residents, along with newspapers, has irked councillors.
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