Wed Dec 25 14:56:13 UTC 2024: ## Central Government Approves Funds for Tamirabharani River Cleaning

**TIRUNELVELI, December 25, 2024** – Tirunelveli MP Robert Bruce announced today that the central government has approved funding for the cleaning of the polluted Tamirabharani River under the Swachh Bharat Mission. The Tamil Nadu government will submit a detailed project report to secure the funds. The river’s pollution had previously drawn the attention of the High Court.

Mr. Bruce also used the press conference to criticize the BJP’s “one nation, one election” bill, suggesting it was a diversionary tactic from the recent Adani controversy. He further voiced the Congress party’s demand for the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, condemning recent remarks deemed disrespectful to B.R. Ambedkar. The Congress plans to intensify nationwide protests on this issue.

Finally, Mr. Bruce addressed concerns regarding Sri Lankan Navy’s continued harassment of Indian fishermen, urging the central government to intervene and negotiate with Sri Lanka.

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