Three TVK MLAs urge civic body to be pro-active
Three TVK MLAs in Madurai have criticized local civic officials for lack of responsiveness and alleged mismanagement in urban planning. They have threatened to involve anti-corruption authorities if the corporation fails to address issues like illegal encroachments and building code violations.
Why it matters
The incident reflects growing political pressure on municipal bodies to improve governance and transparency in urban development.
Three MLAs representing the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) urged the Madurai Corporation to be pro-active and give a good impression about the new government to the masses through smart work.
Madurai East MLA S. Karthikeyan said that the Municipal Administration department was held by none other than Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay showed that the government was keen on keeping the cities clean. Assuring to cooperate in the development of Madurai city, he wanted the officials to be more responsible.
He said, “I attended the last meeting and had asked for response in writing from the officials. Till now, there has not been a word. If an elected representative (MLA) is given this treatment, how could the common man expect any tangible results from you (officials).”
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