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Loop Road row on a loop, fishers stay put
The New Indian Express
|October 20, 2024
ON Saturday, most of the fish vendors on Marina Loop Road refused to shift to the newly constructed modern fish market as they were hesitant and concerned over a potential drop in sales, and only a few set up shop in the market.
Even those who moved into the market were in two minds as they said a final decision will be taken based on Sunday's sales. "We expect a rush of customers on Sunday as the Tamil month of Puratasi ends on Saturday," said Vasidha (43), a vendor.
Most women vendors, who primarily buy and resell fish, have moved to the market, but fear that customers will ultimately prefer to buy from those selling outside. This has led to tensions among the fisher folk.
Those who have shifted to the new facility raised several issues with Chennai Corporation commissioner J Kumaragurubaran who visited the market along with officials on Saturday.
This story is from the October 20, 2024 edition of The New Indian Express.
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