Cyclone Fengal: EPS flays DMK govt over Thenpannai bridge being washed away
Sharing the visuals of the remains of the bridge, which was constructed at a cost of Rs 16 crore and opened to the public on September 2
CHENNAI: Pointing out that the newly built bridge across the Thenpennai in Tiruvannamalai district was washed away in the floods following Cyclone Fengal triggered downpours in the region, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi Palaniswami said it stands as testimony to the DMK government's "collection, corruption, and commission" model.
The Leader of Opposition said that Chief Minister MK Stalin should take this as a lesson and ensure that the government does not compromise on the quality of bridges that will be built in the future.
Sharing the visuals of the remains of the bridge on his X account, Palaniswami said the bridge, which was supposed to stand for years and benefit the people, was washed away in a single flood within just 90 days. The bridge was constructed at a cost of Rs 16 crore and opened to the public on September 2.
"It serves as evidence of the poor quality of bridges being constructed under this government," he said, strongly condemning the government for "failing to ensure the durability of the structure built across the river for public use."