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Pollachi MP alleges ‘step-motherly treatment’ by Palakkad Railway Division
The Hindu
Pollachi MP K. Shanmugasundaram, on Tuesday, condemned the Palakkad Division of Southern Railway for its alleged “continuous neglect” in resumption of trains being operated via Pollachi and Kinathukad
Pollachi MP K. Shanmugasundaram, on Tuesday, condemned the Palakkad Division of Southern Railway for its alleged “continuous neglect” in resumption of trains being operated via Pollachi and Kinathukadavu Junctions and accused the railway authorities of “step-motherly treatment” towards the two junctions.
In a letter to Trilok Kothari, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of Palakkad Division, Mr. Shanmugasundaram highlighted the delay in completion of the foot over bridge construction works at Kinathukadavu Railway Station.
According to a Right to Information reply, the project worth ₹ 1.38 crore was sanctioned on November 22, 2019. However, it was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.