CM addresses concerns over Kilamabakkam bus terminus

The newly inaugurated Kilamabakkam bus stand in the southern periphery of Chennai has been at the center of discussions following complaints about operational hitches. Chief Minister M K Stalin addressed these concerns raised by Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami during a session in the Assembly, aiming to provide clarity on the situation. During the question hour session on Tuesday, AIADMK member Sellur Raju brought up the issue, highlighting that the bus terminus was opened without the completion of all necessary work, causing inconvenience to passengers. This sparked a debate on the floor of the House, with Minister for CMDA P K Sekar Babu, Transport Minister S S Sivasankar, and Palaniswami expressing their viewpoints. Chief Minister Stalin, in response to Palaniswami’s contention that minor issues should have been resolved before the inauguration, acknowledged the presence of both minor and major hitches. He assured that significant efforts were made to address these challenges before declaring the terminus open. Stalin invited members to visit the bus terminus and identify any remaining flaws, emphasising the government’s commitment to rectify them. Addressing Palaniswami’s complaint about the lack of facilities, Stalin highlighted existing amenities such as dormitories with 300 beds for staff, canteens, a hospital, a park spanning 6 acres, and a climate change park. He also mentioned ongoing construction work for a foot over bridge and a railway station. Additionally, plans are underway to connect the area with Metro Rail in the near future. Stalin reassured that there have been no complaints regarding the availability of drinking water, food, or milk on the premises. He acknowledged a minor grievance raised by some individuals regarding bus connectivity between 12 midnight and 4 am, which the government is looking into addressing. State Transport Minister added per