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Tension prevailed successful beforehand of the Block Development Office aft differently-abled persons attempted a roadworthy blockade demanding regular enactment nether the 100-day employment strategy astatine Modakkurichi present connected Wednesday (May 27, 2026).
More than 50 members of the Tamil Nadu Association for the Rights of All Types of Differently Abled and Caregivers gathered astatine the Modakkurichi Panchayat Union bureau to taxable a petition to the Block Development Officer (BDO). The protesters alleged that differently-abled persons crossed the 23 panchayats successful the national were not being provided regular employment opportunities nether the authorities scheme.
As the BDO was reportedly not contiguous successful the office, the protesters attempted to signifier a abrupt roadworthy blockade connected the Erode–Muthur Main Road successful beforehand of the Block Development Office. Police unit rushed to the spot and informed them that protests without support were not allowed.
However, the protesters refused to withdraw, insisting that officials instantly code their long-pending demands. Following an statement betwixt the protesters and police, officers forcibly removed the demonstrators from the roadworthy and shifted them into constabulary vehicles, creating a little commotion successful the area.
Later, BDO Devaki returned to the bureau and held discussions with the protesters. After receiving assurances that enactment would beryllium taken soon, the protesters dispersed peacefully. They besides alleged constabulary excesses during the incident.
