In Anjur village of Chengalpattu district, residents are outraged over the construction of a new 40-feet wide road, purportedly on government land designated for a ration shop. Despite persistent pleas for a ration shop to serve over 500 card-holders, officials have allegedly ignored the community’s needs. Instead, the panchayat is accused of diverting poromboke land to pave the road, benefiting a private builder.
Social activists highlight the absence of wider roads in the area, questioning the priorities of the authorities. While assurances have been made by the panchayat, villagers await action post-Lok Sabha elections, hoping for resolution and accountability.