Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

World

Tamil Nadu Minister Vanni Arasu’s native village gets bus service for first time since Independence

Tamil Nadu Minister Vanni Arasu’s native village gets bus service for first time since Independence

Tamil Nadu Social Justice Minister Vanni Arasu's native village, Ayan Reddiapatti, has received its first-ever government bus service since India's Independence, marking a historic milestone. The service was inaugurated on September 13, just days after India celebrated its 80th Independence Day, as Arasu shared on social media. The villagers and elders, hailing from various communities, welcomed the inaugural bus by showering it with flowers and waving flags, reflecting the spirit of social harmony.

Minister Arasu expressed immense satisfaction in fulfilling his late parents' long-cherished wish and witnessing the joy of the local community. He also thanked Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and Transport Minister A Vijay Thamizhan Parthiban for facilitating the introduction of the bus service.

Brief written by urgent.news from The Indian Express - India's own syndicated text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

Also reported by 2 other outlets

Read the original at indianexpress.com →

More in World

More from Monday 14 September →