Disability rights association helps field candidates for upcoming rural local body elections

A total of 40 candidates from the December 3 movement will be contesting for the posts of panchayat ward councillors and district councillors from six districts

For Thamizharasi A. from Ulagalampoondi in Vikravandi, the upcoming rural local body elections is a significant one, and one she hopes will bring about change -- and not just for herself. She is among the 40 persons with disabilities who are members of the December 3 movement who will be contesting for various posts in the elections to be held next month.

“I am contesting for the first time and a victory would mean that not only can I work for the betterment of my village, I will also bring disabled persons in my village together and we can represent our cause in platforms such as Grama Sabha meetings,” says the 34-year-old candidate.

The 40 candidates will be contesting as independents in Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, Ranipet and Tirupattur for the posts of panchayat ward councillors, union and district councillors.