Deterioration of Noyyal, human-animal conflict, civic infrastructure gaps emerge as key issues in Thondamuthur constituency

The Thondamuthur Assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu faces a range of concerns, including the deterioration of the River Noyyal due to pollution and sewage discharge, rising human-animal conflict, and inadequate civic infrastructure. V.T. Valluvan, an organic farmer, highlights the impact of polluted water on agriculture, while P. Kandasamy, State general secretary of the Tamizhaga Vivasayigal Sangam, points to the lack of adequate manpower and equipment from the Forest Department in addressing human-animal conflict. Residents in urban areas complain about road congestion and drainage issues, prompting calls for traffic regulation and road widening. The constituency has historically been a stronghold for the AIADMK, but recent elections suggest a shift in voter preference towards the DMK.