Argument breaks out between traders and lessees of Nethaji Daily Vegetable and Fruit Market in Erode
A meeting regarding the Nethaji Daily Vegetable and Fruit Market in Erode escalated into a heated argument between traders and lessees. Traders accused lessees of overcharging and demanded the market be returned to direct vendor management. Following the meeting, a protest ensued at the Corporation office, calling for government intervention.
- ▪The meeting was held by the Erode City Municipal Corporation to address market issues.
- ▪Traders claimed lessees were collecting excessive charges and demanded a change in management.
- ▪A protest by vendors occurred after the meeting, leading to tensions at the Corporation office.
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A meeting convened by the Erode City Municipal Corporation on Wednesday (June 3, 2026) to discuss issues concerning the Nethaji Daily Vegetable and Fruit Market ended in a heated argument between traders and lessees, leading to tense scenes at the Corporation office.The market, which houses more than 700 shops, is currently being operated through a lease arrangement. Traders and lessees were invited for talks before the Corporation Commissioner Arpit Jain following complaints related to the functioning of the market.During the meeting, traders demanded that the civic body take the market back from the lessees and allot shops directly to vendors.
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