Residents in Aruppukkottai block road in protest over lack of drinking water supply
Residents of Palaiyampatti near Aruppukkottai protested on the road, saying pipeline connections exist but drinking water has not been supplied for over two years. They demanded immediate action from authorities.
Residents of Palaiyampatti panchayat near Aruppukkottai (Virudhunagar district) staged a road blockade after they said they did not receive the promised drinking water supply. The area has about 700 houses; although pipeline connections under the Jal Jeevan scheme were made, the protesters said potable water is yet to be supplied.
People said they had been charged Rs. 3,500 for connections and that connections have been pending for over two years without water distribution. Panchayat officials and police held talks with the protesters. Locals demanded that officials immediately start regular water supply and resolve the pending connection issues.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai