Mon Dec 30 12:48:42 UTC 2024: ## Salem Town Panchayat Officials Accused of Corruption, Neglect
**Salem, Tamil Nadu, December 30, 2024** – Eight ward members of the Thammampatti town panchayat in Salem district have accused the town panchayat president, R. Kavitha, and her husband, V.P.R. Raja, of corruption and negligence. In a petition submitted to the District Collector on Monday, the ward members alleged that no council meetings have been held for the past three months. They further accused the couple of awarding tenders through benami names and failing to complete the associated works. The ward members issued an ultimatum, threatening to resign if action is not taken against R. Kavitha and V.P.R. Raja. The petition has sparked concerns about governance and transparency within the local administration.
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