Governance | Citizen Matters, Chennai

Will bring Kendriya Vidyalaya and an arts college to Royapuram: DMK candidate Idream R Murthy (Video)

April 3, 2021 Laasya Shekhar

We interviewed IDream R Murthy, when he shared his thoughts on the performance of the sitting MLA and his plans for the constituency if elected.

Constituency round-up: High-profile constituency fielding CM candidate, Kolathur has serious civic concerns

April 3, 2021 Syed Umar Ahmed

Working President of the DMK, M K Stalin won Kolathur both in 2011 and 2016. Will he be able to retain the seat, given the continuing complaints from voters?

Constituency round-up: Two former mayors lock horns in Saidapet, riddled with waste and flooding issues

April 2, 2021 Syed Umar Ahmed

Saidapet has been a DMK bastion with the late M Karunanidhi contesting twice from the seat. Know your candidates now and the issues they must address.

Desalination plants, ECR expansion, airport upgrade, GCC split: What are the different parties promising Chennai?

April 2, 2021 Aruna Natarajan

In the run up to assembly polls, political parties have made a slew of promises for Chennai — on water, transport, infrastructure and more. Here’s what their manifestos say.

நீங்கள் தேர்ந்தெடுக்கும் சட்டமன்ற உறுப்பினரின் பொறுப்புகள் என்ன?

April 1, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

பாராளுமன்ற உறுப்பினர், சட்டமன்ற உறுப்பினர் மற்றும் கவுன்சில்லற்கான வித்தியாசம் என்ன?
உங்கள் சட்டமன்ற உறுப்பினரின் பணி என்ன? சட்டமன்றம் எவ்வாறான மசோதாக்கள் நிறைவேற்றலாம்?

Do voters really think of that mixie when they vote?

April 1, 2021 Laasya Shekhar

The freebie culture in Tamil Nadu is as old as Dravidian politics itself. Rice, earrings, cash — dole outs come in various forms. But how ethical and effective are these?

Constituency round-up: Retired public servant, social worker, transwoman face off in Mylapore contest

April 1, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

A summary of the ground realities in the constituency, the full list of candidates and the detailed profile of the sitting MLA.

Want to ensure Velachery has infra at par with Singapore: MNM candidate Santhosh Babu

March 31, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar and Laasya Shekhar

Dr Santhosh Babu has a 26-year track record of transforming the departments he has served so far. How does he plan to use this experience to win these elections?

Constituency round-up: Pallavaram MLA to contest seat, even as long-standing demands of residents remain unmet

March 31, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

Take a look at the complete candidate list in Pallavaram, constituency details and the issues that voters face.

Constituency round-up: Sitting DMK MLA to recontest Thiru-Vi-Ka Nagar; voters want better infra and jobs

March 30, 2021 Aruna Natarajan

As constituents raise a host of civic and economic issues, sitting DMK MLA Thayagam Kavi takes on the AIADMK candidate Kalyani P L. Get the details of the contest here.

Constituency round-up : Alandur to see fight between two-time MLA, former social welfare minister and entrepreneur

March 30, 2021 Syed Umar Ahmed

Despite induction into GCC limits, Alandur residents complain of glaring civic gaps. What are the main issues? And who are the MLA candidates this time?

Will use my experience to create jobs and upskill youth: Sarathbabu Elumalai, MNM, Alandur MLA candidate

March 29, 2021 Aruna Natarajan

Citizen Matters Chennai interviews Sarathbabu Elumalai, the MLA candidate from Alandur, on his plans for the constituency; the MNM candidate also speaks of the life lessons he hopes will come in handy.

Voting in the time of COVID-19: Chennai voters, check out this detailed guide

March 29, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

How can you vote without a voter’s card? Where is your polling booth? Who are essential services workers? Can they vote remotely? All this and more answered here.

Constituency round-up: Ex-MLA and ex-Councillor face-off in fisherfolk-dominant Thiruvottiyur

March 27, 2021 Aruna Natarajan

Thiruvottiyur has a huge fisherfolk population with both key parties fielding candidates from the community. Amid concerns over pollution and livelihoods, who will emerge victorious?

Will ensure citizens know more about local projects and funds: MNM candidate from Tambaram

March 26, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

MNM candidate from Tambaram constituency, Siva Elango dons multiple hats — of a writer, journalist, social activist and politician. We spoke to him to know more about his plans for the people.