Richard: Hello friends. We have Mr. Thangavel from Vizhithugal to talk about Makkal Sabha. Come lets talk to him. Hello Comrade. what do you think about the Makkal sabha which is conducted by following Govt rules instead of Gram sabha which has been cancelled due to lock down. Thangavel: I am Thangavel from Vizhithugal organisation. Due to corona lockdown, poor people, especially people from low caste, tribal people are struggling to out of their village for work. They have lost their livelihood. Villagers tell their needs during gram sabha meetings and get assistance and schemes from Govt. But due to corona lock down, May 1st gram sabha meeting didnt happen. In the same way August 15th gram sabha meetings are not happening. You all are aware our cell phone radio, I got to know that people came forward to tell their needs in Makkal sabha. Thats really great. As a part of bringing it to Govt's notice its good to record in this radio. By maintaining social distancing you can register in TK about your needs. Richard: What do you think what all actions can Govt taken for the gram sabhas cancelled for 2 times in last 5 months? Thangavel: Due to corona, in last 5 months gram sabha was cancelled twice. Hence people are not able to convey about their basic needs to Govt. So Govt should consider and Govt can conduct Hamlet gram sabhas. Ward members of the hamlet, anganwadi workers, teachers of that village, nutrition workers. Village nurses agroup of all these people can conduct hamlet gram sabha meeting and address the needs of the village. Also Govt can send special officers to hamlets and get petition. Govt should create an opportunity to people to convey about their needs.
