Tamil Nadu election 2026: In Vellore constituency, residents unhappy over tardy work under Smart Cities Mission project

The Vellore Corporation's Smart Cities Mission project features laying of bitumen roads, an underground sewage system, independent ducts for utility cables, water pipelines, and tiled footpaths with steel railings. The project, estimated to cost ₹3,500 crore, has been ongoing since 2018 but remains unpopular among voters due to the civic body's tardy work.