Mr. Murugavel alleged that a ruling party politician in-charge of the area, interfered in the functioning of the fair price shop
Alleging that there was political interference in running a fair price shop in Jambukandi, near Anaikatti, a resident submitted a petition at the weekly grievances redress meeting on Monday seeking the district administration’s intervention to ensure that the shop functioned.
Mr. Murugavel alleged that a ruling party politician in-charge of the area, along with a few officials, interfered in the functioning of the fair price shop. They adopted several delaying tactic to ensure that the shop did not function and that the tribal people did not benefit out of it. Therefore, the Collector should issue an order for the shop to function , Mr. Murugavel added.
M. Santha of Chinna Jambukandi Pengal Sangam also submitted a similar petition to the Collector.
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