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Friday, 13 November 2026 IST

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Political Banners Encroach Footpaths in Chennai, Pose Threat to Pedestrians

A ground report from Chennai highlights how political hoardings and banner culture continue to encroach upon pedestrian walkways, putting public safety at risk. Near a political party office,…

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A ground report from Chennai highlights how political hoardings and banner culture continue to encroach upon pedestrian walkways, putting public safety at risk. Near a political party office, banners extend onto the road and block footpaths for 30 to 40 feet, leaving no walking space for pedestrians despite the presence of police and civic officials. The report emphasizes that such illegal structures have previously caused fatal accidents in the city.…

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