Sundapur Villagers End Poll Boycott After Road Project Assurance in Erode District
Tamil Nadu Assembly polls: Sundapur villagers withdraw poll boycott after assurance on road project in Erode district
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Residents of Sundapur village in Erode district, Tamil Nadu, have lifted their boycott of the upcoming Assembly elections after officials assured them that their long-standing demand for a proper road will be addressed post-election. The village, which lacks adequate road access, had threatened to boycott the April 23 polls.
- 01Sundapur villagers had threatened to boycott the April 23 Assembly elections due to road access issues.
- 02Officials assured residents that their demand for a proper road will be addressed after the elections.
- 03The village has never had a proper tar road, impacting residents' daily lives.
- 04A previous road project under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana was cancelled due to land availability issues.
- 05Residents have temporarily withdrawn their protest but expect action from the next government.
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Residents of Sundapur village in Erode district, Tamil Nadu, have withdrawn their threat to boycott the upcoming Assembly elections scheduled for April 23, 2026, after receiving assurances from officials regarding their demand for a proper road. The village, which has 384 voters and is located in the remote Bargur Hills, has never had a proper tar road, making access difficult, especially during the rainy season. Previously, a road project sanctioned under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) was cancelled due to insufficient land availability. Following a report highlighting their plight, election officials engaged with residents multiple times, ultimately leading to the withdrawal of the boycott. However, villagers emphasized that their protest is only temporarily lifted, and they expect the newly formed government to fulfill their demand for road connectivity.
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The assurance from officials may lead to improved road access for the villagers, significantly impacting their daily lives and access to healthcare.
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