Water flowing through canal breaches banks in Nagercoil, BJP MLA M R Gandhi hits the ground to take stock

Torrential rains have hit the southern districts of Tamil Nadu. The rains have caused a breach in the Melasankarakuzhi panchayat causing water to stagnate in the surrounding villages. BJP MLA from Nagercoil MR Gandhi, who immediately took to the field has demanded the Public Works Department to repair the breakage immediately.

He then heard the grievances of the villagers and assured them that immediate action would be taken

Many on social media expressed delight over the 76 year old MLA hitting the ground and ensuring that action is taken.

MR Gandhi was also instrumental in bringing oxygen from the ISRO centre at Mahendragiri.

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