Political pressure hindering work: Municipality staff
July 08, 2025
|The New Indian Express Coimbatore
OVER 70 staff members working in various departments of the Pollachi municipality expressed concerns about facing political pressure from councillors during their routine fieldwork.
They complained to the municipality commissioner on Monday, requesting necessary action to prevent political interference, which they believe affects their routine tasks.
Pollachi municipality comprises 36 wards and is home to approximately 1.26 lakh residents. Among these wards, 28 are represented by councillors from the DMK, four from AIADMK, two independent councillors, and two are currently vacant. Staff associated with departments such as water supply, public health, and town planning have reported increasing political pressures over the past few months.
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