EMPHASISING the need for providing basic amenities and alternative employment to a tribal community living in the hamlets of Kalvarayan Hills spread over Kallakurichi and Salem districts, the Madras High Court on Wednesday 'requested' Chief Minister MK Stalin to visit the hills for a reality check on the plight of people.
"It is our request to the Chief Minister to visit the hills to practically see the plight of the people. If he is unable to go, Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development Udhayanidhi Stalin can visit along with Minister for Adi Dravidar Welfare so that steps can be expedited for providing basic amenities," said a division bench of Justices SM Subramaniam and C Kumarappan.
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