| Theni, oct.13. For the first
time, the Chief Minister, Jayalalitaa, today interacted with
the aran-manaipudhur panchayat president, T.Muthumani
Thangappan through video conferencing, introduced at the
panchayat office near theni town today.
Ms.Muthumani spoke to the Chief minister for two-and-half
minutes. Later, talking to mediapersons, Ms.Muthumani,
expressing her happiness, said that she first thanked the
Chief Minister for providing computers with sophisticated
communication facility and assured that accounts would be
automated immediately.
The President informed the Chief minister that she
assumed office last week. Ms. Jayalalithaa enquired about
her qualification and road facilities in the panchayat and
advised to work for the people welfare.
Hectic arrangements were being made at the panchayat
since morning, Technicians conducted several trial
video-conferencing sessions since last night.
The Collector, Sunil Paliwal and other officials
interacted with officials in Chennai to test the
communication system.
The Secretary to Rural Development Department, Santha
Sheela Nair, Contacted the Collector pacified the tension
gripped panchayat president to speak without fear. Later,
the Collector and the Panchayat president briefed media
persons on the interactions. |
