The Governor of Tamil Nadu Banwarilal Purohit visited Nagapattinam and held a meeting with the senior officials of the district administration on the ongoing schemes in the district. The Governor visited the Government Hospital here and enquired about the infrastructure available for inpatients and outpatients. Purohit also took part in a Swachch Bharath Mission awareness programme. The district Collector of Nagapattinam S. Suresh Kumar and senior officials explained the progress of the schemes and department-wise implementation. Handlooms and Textiles Minister O.S. Manian, was also present. Amid tight security, Black flag demonstration was held by the DMK and its friendly parties, protesting the act of the governor. They alleged that Governor Purohit was undermining the power of elected government by holding “review meetings” with officials.
