Infrastructure gains, civic gaps define Nagercoil’s electoral mood

Infrastructure gains, civic gaps define Nagercoil’s electoral mood

With over 2.57 lakh voters and 322 polling stations, following the latest Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, Nagercoil constituency is gearing up for a crucial electoral contest.

While the rapidly expanding Corporation has witnessed a notable infrastructure development progress in recent years, voices from across the constituency reveal a mixed picture - one that balances visible development with pressing concerns that remain unresolved.

The constituency has a total of 2,57,022 voters, including 1,25,873 men, 1,31,139 women and 10 others.

Nagercoil, a rapidly developing Tier-III city in down south, attained its Corporation status in 2019 and its first Mayor was elected in 2022. Since then the local body has been implementing various initiatives aimed at improving the infrastructure. The Corporation comprises 52 wards and most of which fall under Nagercoil constituency.

Bow Singh, a resident of Krishnancoil said that the area has witnessed significant development in recent years, particularly in terms of regular waste collection and other improved infrastructural facilities.

Mukesh, a hotelier from Vallankumaravilai, highlighted the improvement in road conditions, especially the stretch from Beach Road junction to Mela Krishnanputhoor. He said that roads were now being laid efficiently compared to previous years.