Differently-abled persons removed while attempting road blockade in Erode
Tension arose in Erode when differently-abled persons attempted a road blockade to demand regular employment under a government scheme. The protesters, representing the Tamil Nadu Association for the Rights of All Types of Differently Abled and Caregivers, were removed by police after refusing to disperse. Following discussions with the Block Development Officer, the protesters left peacefully after receiving assurances regarding their demands.
- ▪More than 50 members of the Tamil Nadu Association for the Rights of All Types of Differently Abled and Caregivers gathered to submit a petition.
- ▪The protesters alleged a lack of regular employment opportunities under the government scheme.
- ▪Police removed the demonstrators after they attempted a road blockade without permission.
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Tension prevailed in front of the Block Development Office after differently-abled persons attempted a road blockade demanding regular work under the 100-day employment scheme at Modakkurichi here on 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 at the Modakkurichi Panchayat Union office to submit a petition to the Block Development Officer (BDO). The protesters alleged that differently-abled persons across the 23 panchayats in the union were not being provided regular employment opportunities under the government scheme.As the BDO was reportedly not present in the office, the protesters attempted to stage a sudden road blockade on the Erode–Muthur Main Road in front of the Block…
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