Chennai Poll Canvas: R.K. Nagar | Progress on roads, problems in water

Chennai Poll Canvas is an election special programme from The Hindu, offering a comprehensive constituency roundup from in and around Chennai for the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026.

In this episode, we focus on R.K. Nagar, a densely populated north Chennai constituency that reflects a striking contrast between development and everyday struggles. While recent years have brought visible infrastructure upgrades such as Metro Rail connectivity and new bridges that have improved mobility, residents continue to face a basic yet critical issue, i.e. access to safe drinking water. Many households report ongoing problems with contaminated water due to ageing pipelines and sewer systems, forcing them to depend on alternative sources. At the same time, issues like traffic congestion, uneven development across localities, and limited transport connectivity in certain areas continue to impact daily life. As R.K. Nagar heads into the 2026 elections, the key question remains, can infrastructure growth translate into better living conditions for residents?

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Hosts: Ramya Kannan, Sahana Mira S
Field Report: Serena Josephine M
Camera: Jothi Ramalingam B, Thamodharan B
Editing: Kalinga Kumar Lenka, Suresh Kumar K, Bharani Kumar KM, Sabarigirishwar S
Voiceover: Meenakshy S, Chinna Thambi(AI)

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