Rapid development, depleting groundwater levels dominate campaign in Thiru. Vi. Ka. Nagar zone

Stormwater drains, healthcare facilities and parks are some of the long-pending demands of the residents

With several wards in its jurisdiction coming under the Kolathur constituency, which is represented of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, the spotlight is on Thiru. Vi. Ka. Nagar zone in the campaign for Greater Chennai Corporation Council election.

The focus of the campaign in parts of Perambur, Kolathur and Pulianthope has been on stormwater drains, spaces for recreation, institutions of higher education, issuance of patta, public transportation, last-mile connectivity, water supply and public health infrastructure.  Kolathur Rajaji Nagar Residents’ Welfare Association Member S. Prabakaran said residents had been asking for better stormwater drains, parks and libraries in the area. “We submitted a petition to the Corporation in 2018 for stormwater drains but the Corporation invited us for a meeting about flood mitigation only last month in Ripon Buildings,” he said.