1008 people shave heads for non-implementation of scheme

By Staff
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Coimbatore, Mar 30 (UNI) As many as 1008 people, including 18 children shaved their heads as a mark of protest for non-implementation of Avinsasi-Athukkadvu irrigation scheme in the Mariamman temple at Annur near Avinasi in the district.

The protestors decided to support to an Independent candidate Mohan Kumar, who assured that if elected from Avisnishi assembly constituency, he would implement the irrigation scheme.

During the last assembly election, Mr Mohan Kumar, who contested and got about 39,000 votes, lost to AIADMK candidate, who secured 54,000 votes.

Annur town falls under the Avinasi Assembly constituency.

UNI KS ROY SK RN0411

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