Protest in Manapparai over removal of 'Colony' from village name
Residents of F. Keezhaiyur staged a protest demanding the removal of the word 'Colony' from the village name signboards.
Residents of F. Keezhaiyur near Manapparai staged a road blockade on the Manapparai-Kovilpatti road, demanding the removal of the term 'Colony' from their village's name. They expressed frustration that the term persisted on panchayat and highway department signboards.
The blockade caused a 30-minute traffic disruption. Following negotiations with Manapparai police and government officials, who assured that appropriate action would be taken, the protesters called off the blockade.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai