Summary:
C Shivakumar ByExpress News ServiceCHENNAI: Tamil Nadu has been brought to its knees in its battle against COVID-19 as the Koyambedu wholesale market has emerged as a hotspot, with people connected to it testing positive in large numbers across the state. However, when this reporter visited the Koyambedu wholesale market on Day 1 of the lockdown, much to his surprise the retail vegetable market was functioning with even children and women visiting it. The wholesale traders too wanted to stay put. For nearly a day, confusion prevailed and later only the wholesale market was allowed to function from Koyambedu. "They are a planning body and should have focused on fundamental and statutory obligations -- that is planning and development of the metropolitan area -- rather than managing a wholesale market or bus terminus..