Kotturpuram Residents Protest for Housing Allotment in Chennai
Chennai: Kotturpuram residents block road, demand housing allotment
Image: Asianet Newsable
Residents of the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board housing colony in Kotturpuram, Chennai, protested on Gandhi Mandapam Road demanding the allotment of promised new houses. The protest resulted in significant traffic disruptions and police intervention, highlighting frustrations over unfulfilled housing commitments.
- 01Over 100 residents participated in the protest demanding housing allotments that were promised by the previous government.
- 02Protesters claim that assurances from former Minister M Subramanian regarding priority allotments have not been honored.
- 03The protest led to severe traffic congestion in Kotturpuram, prompting police action to disperse the crowd.
- 04Residents expressed frustration over alleged political opportunism, claiming promises were made to secure votes.
- 05Despite the protest lasting several hours, no officials contacted the residents to address their concerns.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
On May 30, over 100 residents of the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board (TNUHDB) housing colony in Chitra Nagar, Kotturpuram, Chennai, staged a protest on Gandhi Mandapam Road, demanding the immediate allotment of new houses that were promised to them. The protesters alleged that during the previous government's tenure, they were assured by former Minister M Subramanian that they would receive priority in the allotment of new housing units. However, following a change in government, residents claim that officials have been unresponsive and that their applications are not being processed. The protest caused significant traffic disruptions, leading to police intervention and the detention of some participants. Protesters accused local political leaders of breaking their promises, stating that they were misled to secure votes during elections. Despite the lengthy protest, residents were disappointed that no official communication was received regarding their housing allotment demands.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The protest has raised awareness about the unmet housing needs of residents in Kotturpuram, leading to traffic chaos and police intervention.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
What do you think should be done to address the housing issues in Kotturpuram?
Connecting to poll...
More about Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.