Srirangam spruced up for Jaya’s visit

TIRUCHY: The temple town of Srirangam is all set to greet Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa during her visit on February 13.

Festoons and flags of the AIADMK and banners of the Chief Minister distributing mixies, cycles and gold for mangalsutra are found in every nook and corner of the town, represented by Jayalalithaa in the state Assembly.

Barricades have been raised along her route to Thiruvanaikoil inner street, where she would distribute welfare assistance and inaugurate various schemes.

Roads have been newly laid in the area and conservancey workers have cleaned the inner and outer roads around the temple.

The function is scheduled for 2 pm in the afternoon at North inner street near the famous Thiruvanaikoil temple.

Member of Parliament P Kumar, School Education minister NR Sivapathy, collector Jayashree Muralidharan and Tiruchy Mayor A Jaya are among those attending the function.

The security in Tiruchy has been strengthened for the Chief Minister’s visit, with more than 2,500 police personnel under the supervision of ADGP S George, deployed.

Besides, 10 units of traffic squads and 15 bomb disposal squads are on duty. Traffic diversions and alternative routes for the public and for those attending the function had been announced.

Minister Sivapathy and district AIADMK secretary Manoharan have urged party workers, members of various party wings and district functionaries to provide a grand welcome to the Chief Minister.

The city corporation has planted grass along the road medians and painted walls of government buildings with sceneries.

Interestingly, the invitation for the function carries the name of DMK leader in the Rajya Sabha. N Siva’s name is seen on the invitation. His name is found among the list of those who would felicitate the Chief Minister. It is not known whether Siva will attend the function.