Migrants are leaving for Holi, Tiruppur is peaceful: Minister

COIMBATORE Migrant workers are leaving for Holi and the situation is peaceful in the State, Minister

Migrant workers are leaving for Holi and the situation is peaceful in the State, Minister for Information Technology T. Mano Thangaraj said during his visit to Tiruppur district on Saturday.

“Information was received that the migrant workers are leaving owing to the Holi festival. There has been no attacks. The situation is peaceful. Some are spreading rumours intentionally. Migrant workers from the nothern States are safe here and Tamilians in the North are also safe. Complaints can be filed with the police regarding any attack and action will be taken against those indulging in such violence,” the Minister told reporters.

Tiruppur Collector S. Vineeth told The Hindu that measures have been taken by the district administration and the Police Department to curb such situations.

Meanwhile, Minister for Information and Publicity M.P. Saminathan along with Adi Dravidar Welfare Minister N. Kayalvizhi Selvaraj launched the construction of a new daily market building under the Kalaignar Nagarpura Membattu Thittam and distributed free patta under the ADW Department to beneficieries in Dharapuram, during his visit.