AMBUR

Ambur constituency in Tamil Nadu, under MLA A.C. Vilwanathan (DMK) since 2021, has witnessed mixed development outcomes over the past five years. On the positive side, the foundation stone for a major ₹65.98 crore Road Over Bridge near Ambur Railway Station was laid in March 2026, addressing a long-pending traffic bottleneck. The constituency benefited from state-wide schemes including over 3.30 lakh houses constructed under PMAY (May 2021-October 2024), 7.15 lakh rural households receiving tap water connections under Jal Jeevan Mission (₹2,123 crore), and construction of over 2.43 lakh toilets under Swachh Bharat Mission since 2021-22. However, significant challenges persist. Residents have faced recurring issues with water scarcity and contaminated water supply, with protests in May 2024 against unsafe drinking water in villages like Melsanankuppam. Pollution from the leather industry continues to affect water bodies and public health, with complaints of foul odors and contamination. Critical infrastructure projects remain stalled, including the widening of the Chennai-Tiruttani Road and the long-demanded government hospital for Ambur, forcing residents to travel to Kilpauk or Stanley Hospital for emergencies. Flooding during monsoons, exacerbated by encroachments and inadequate drainage, remains a recurring problem. Voters should consider both the progress made through state schemes and the persistent local issues that have sparked public protests, weighing the MLA's advocacy efforts against the delayed delivery of crucial infrastructure and civic amenities.