Chennai Rains Expose Stark VIP Bias: India Today Uncovers Civic Apathy And Neglect

A few hours of rain, and Chennai’s roads turned into craters. India Today went on-ground to expose the shocking civic apathy—waterlogged streets, broken roads, and the daily ordeal of citizens. But what happened after our report will shock you. Within hours, civic officials rushed to fix the very roads we highlighted. Meanwhile, lanes near VVIP homes, including TVK Chief Vijay’s and top politicians’, remain spotless and newly paved. From Teynampet to Neelankarai and Greenways Road, this investigation reveals how the city’s infrastructure favours the powerful while taxpayers struggle through potholes.