Protest in Kovilpatti demanding widening of Kovilpatti–Mandithoppu road
Traders and residents in Kovilpatti held a demonstration demanding the widening and repair of the Kovilpatti–Mandithoppu road and said they will send letters to the Chief Minister to press for action.
Traders’ welfare groups and resident associations in Kovilpatti staged a protest outside the Kovilpatti head post office demanding the widening and repair of the road linking Kovilpatti to Mandithoppu. The protesters announced they would send a letter to the Chief Minister urging action.
Representatives from trade associations, resident bodies and public groups took part in the demonstration. K. Tamilarasan chaired the protest, which called for immediate steps to begin the road expansion work.
Speakers from various organisations said they will follow up by sending around 250 letters and pressing authorities to include the road in the state’s repair and widening plans.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai