Salem Corporation council meeting held peacefully; Mayor cancels three resolutions
The Salem Corporation council meeting concluded peacefully despite internal tensions within the DMK party. The Mayor announced the suspension of the Deputy Mayor following allegations of disrupting previous proceedings.
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Internal political conflicts within local municipal bodies can hinder administrative efficiency and governance at the city level.
Salem Corporation council meeting held peacefully; Mayor cancels three resolutions left A councillor speaking during the Salem corporation council meeting on Friday. E. LAKSHMI NARAYANAN E. LAKSHMI NARAYANAN https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/i0h4u2/article71616269.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/9868_23_10_2026_15_17_59_1_COUNCIL_MEETING.JPG LAKSHMI NARAYANAN E Salem, Tamil Nadu 23/10/2026: A councillor speaking during the Salem corporation council meeting in Tamil Nadu on Friday, 23 October 2026. Photo: LAKSHMI NARAYANAN E / THE HINDU Mayor announces that a resolution will be passed to suspend Deputy Mayor M. Saradha Devi for two months after a petition by a group of DMK councillors seeking action against her for allegedly disrupting the council meeting held on August 28 Salem The Salem Corporation council meeting ended peacefully on Friday (October 23) amid a rift between the DMK councillors. City Mayor A. Ramachandran cancelled three resolutions in the meeting.
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