Tale of 2 Chennais: VIPs' Smooth Ride, Citizens' Nightmare on Potholed Roads

This India Today special report exposes Chennai's crumbling road infrastructure ahead of the monsoon, highlighting a stark contrast between the city's VVIP areas and roads used by ordinary citizens. A resident of a neglected area expressed their frustration, stating, 'Last two, three, four, five years, this is very worst road.' The investigation reveals pristine roads in localities like Greenways Road, which houses prominent figures including Deputy Chief Minister Udayanidhi Stalin and TVK chief Vijay, while areas like Medavakam and Pallikaranai are riddled with dangerous potholes. Following India Today's ground reports from Anagha Keshav and Pramod Madhav, civic authorities were spurred into action, commencing repair work in some of the highlighted locations. The report questions the M.K. Stalin-led government's claims of being prepared for the rainy season, revealing a deep-seated bias in the administration's services.