DMK protest causes bus shortage in Coimbatore; Passengers face major hassle

The DMK protest in Coimbatore led to a significant reduction in the number of government buses. Approximately 10 buses from each area were deployed for the protest, affecting passengers and school students. The public accused the DMK of misusing government resources to create crowds and disrupt public amenities.

Coimbatore: A significant reduction in the number of government buses was observed in most areas of Coimbatore today. This is due to the DMK led protest by ruling DMK Government of MK Stalin against Central Government. The protests are being held against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and Voter Special Summary System (VSP) amendments made by the Central Election Commission.

Use of Government Buses in Protests

Locals complain that DMK workers are bringing people from various parts of the city and Tirupur to the protest site in the Shivananda Colony area using government buses. According to eyewitnesses, approximately 10 buses from each area, totaling approximately 100 buses, have been deployed for the protest.

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This has affected commuters in Coimbatore and Tirupur. School students and the general public are facing difficulties in their daily commute due to the shortage of government buses.

Public Outrage

Local residents accused the DMK of misusing government resources to create a crowd and harass the public. They said, "We strongly condemn this misuse of power by the DMK. We hope the party immediately stops this misuse."

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Role of The Administration

Although the administration has not publicly stated the reasons for the shortage of buses, it is clear that the use of government resources for the protest is hindering the convenience of the general public.

Conclusion: The DMK's use of government buses for the protest and the resulting inconvenience to passengers has sparked outrage in the city. People want the administration and political parties to work together to ensure public convenience.