Opposition to Corporation’s water privatisation move sparks protests in Salem
Protests erupted in Salem against the Corporation's decision to privatize the city's drinking water distribution system. Councillors from various parties expressed strong objections during a Council meeting, leading to walkouts and sit-ins. Critics argue that the privatization will negatively impact the public and highlight ongoing issues with water supply and civic administration.
- ▪The Salem Corporation awarded a ₹4,315-crore contract for water distribution to a private company.
- ▪Councillors from DMK and AIADMK staged protests during the Council meeting, including walkouts and sit-ins.
- ▪Critics claim the privatization will harm public interests and have raised concerns about the current state of water supply in the city.
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Opposing the Salem Corporation’s decision to award a ₹4,315-crore contract to a private company for the operation and maintenance of the city’s drinking water distribution system, councillors from the DMK, AIADMK and other parties raised strong objections during the Council meeting held here on Wednesday (May 27, 2026). The protest led to noisy scenes in the Council, with AIADMK councillors staging a walkout and a few members organising a sit-in protest inside the meeting hall.The meeting was chaired by Mayor A. Ramachandran in the presence of Corporation Commissioner Lalith Aditya Neelam.Raising the issue, DMK councillor Esan D. Elango alleged that certain resolutions were being introduced without consulting elected representatives.
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