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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
D. Madhavan

Long-standing issues persist for Vellore residents

Due to a prolonged delay in the Smart City Project, many roads have not been re-laid. (Source: C. Venkatachalapathy)

Even a decade and half after becoming the city municipal corporation, Vellore struggles with old problems.

In a week’s time, voters in the fort town will elect their councillors for the Vellore Corporation. A total of 354 candidates are contesting for 58 wards in the 60-ward-civic body (two won unopposed), divided into four zones –Katpadi, Sathuvachari, Vellore fort and Shenbakkam.

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