Date:25/03/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/03/25/stories/2008032557040600.htm

Tamil Nadu

Leaders visit flood-hit areas

Rice distributed to victims

VIRUDHUNAGAR: Leaders of different political parties inspected the flood-affected areas in the district on Monday.

Sivakasi MP A. Ravichandran (Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) visited Irukkangudi, Appayanaickenpatti, Nathathupatti, Sirukulam and Mamsapuram.

He also handed over rice to those who lost their houses in the flood.

Akila Indiya Samathuva Makkal Katchi leader R. Sarath Kumar inspected K. Meenakshipuram, Aladipatti, Kalayar Karisalkulam and Kaloorani near Tiruchuzhi.

Puthiya Tamizhagam

Puthiya Tamizhagam founder K. Krishnasamy visited Rajapalayam region later in the evening.