Tue Feb 04 15:39:05 UTC 2025: ## Puducherry Party Protests Premature Transfer of Popular Karaikal Collector
**Puducherry, February 4, 2025** – The Puducherry Maanila Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (PMMMK) is demanding the reversal of D. Manikandan’s transfer from his post as Karaikal Collector. The party argues that the transfer, less than a year after his appointment, disrupts administrative continuity and undermines the progress made under his leadership.
Former MP and PMMMK president M. Ramadass lauded Manikandan’s performance, highlighting his reputation for fairness, his comprehensive understanding of Karaikal’s challenges, and his proactive approach to development through micro-level planning. The party also cited his responsiveness to public grievances and his successful collaboration with police in uncovering large-scale temple land grabbing, as evidence of his effective administration.
The PMMMK contends that the transfer, made within a year of a typical three-year posting, is questionable and raises public concerns. They are urging the Lieutenant Governor to intervene and allow Manikandan to remain in his position for at least two more years.
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