In a significant development, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman played a pivotal role in addressing the longstanding concerns of the residents of Lanthai, Kananai, Peria Tamaraikudi, Chinna Thamaraikudi, and Tripunai villages in Tamil Nadu. During her recent visit to Rameshwaram on 29 November 2023, the Finance Minister met with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, advocating for the construction of a manned gate or a flyover to replace the existing subway under the railway crossing in Lanthai Village.
The villagers, facing perpetual difficulties due to flooding in the region for most months of the year, expressed their concerns to the Finance Minister. They highlighted that the existing subway was the only means of connectivity for the villages, emphasizing the urgent need for a more sustainable solution to enhance accessibility and address the persistent water-related challenges.
Responding to the plea of the locals, Union FM Nirmala Sitharaman took proactive steps, requesting the construction of a flyover that would significantly benefit the affected villages. The proposed railway overpass aims to provide a reliable and flood-resistant connection to Lanthai, Kananai, Peria Tamaraikudi, Chinna Thamaraikudi, and Tripunai.
Following the Finance Minister’s intervention, a Panchayat Council meeting was convened on 5 December 2023, at the Panchayat Council Building in the presence of the Panchayat Council President, Chairman and members attended the session, where several resolutions were passed expressing gratitude and appreciation for the Finance Minister’s efforts.
ஏன்டா அயோக்கிய பொறுக்கிப்பயலே! தீர்மானம் பொய்னு சொன்ன? நீ பெரிய ஊர் கலக்டர்னு உன் பேச்ச கேட்டு ₹200 வாங்கும் கொத்தடிமை நாய்ங்க இங்க வந்து பிச்சை கேட்டுட்டு இருக்கானுங்க காலைல இருந்து? 😂
இந்தாடா தீர்மான நகல். பாத்து, படிச்சுட்டு எதையாச்சு குடிச்சி செத்து கித்து தொலச்சிடாதடா! 😂 https://t.co/J4hZ6siQmy pic.twitter.com/MwewQ43uQh
— Dr.SG Suryah (@SuryahSG) December 27, 2023
The resolutions outlined the collective thanks of the people to the Hon’ble Finance Minister for her instrumental support in obtaining permission for the construction of the railway overpass. Recognising the positive impact on the lives of the villagers, the Panchayat passed a resolution to name the road after Nirmala Sitharaman as a token of gratitude for her dedication to addressing the community’s needs.
People of Ramnad in TN named a road after Hon Finance Minister @nsitharaman Amma after she fulfilled the long pending demands of a railway bridge in Lanthai village through Min. @AshwiniVaishnaw ! Local Grama Sabha passed a resolution too thanking FM. 🙏
**Representative image. pic.twitter.com/1lFQ7EINwF
— Dr.SG Suryah (@SuryahSG) December 26, 2023
The proposed railway overpass, once realised, is expected to bring about positive transformation, providing enhanced connectivity and resilience against the challenges posed by seasonal flooding.
In a recent update shared by Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party leader Prof Rama Sreenivasan, it became crystal clear that the road was indeed named after her as per the resolution. Dravidianists were in denial and claimed the news to be fake earlier.
The villagers named their road after Hon FM Nirmala Sitharaman in Ramnad district. All main stream media noticed it.
This video is dedicated to our heart burning critics!!!@nsitharaman pic.twitter.com/pqAkJ4VjE6— Raama Sreenivasan (@ProfessorBJP) December 27, 2023
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