Thiruvalla begins clearing footpath encroachments on MC Road as vendors protest
Civic authorities in Thiruvalla have started removing encroachments from footpaths along MC Road, and street vendors have responded with a march over delayed rehabilitation plans.
Authorities have initiated a drive to clear footpath encroachments along MC Road in Thiruvalla. The move led street vendors to march in protest against what they described as delays in rehabilitation plans for them.
The vendors are demanding that designated vending zones be set aside for them, so that they can carry on business without occupying footpaths.