Mayor R Priya of Chennai slammed the Centre for withholding Rs 350 crore in grants during the recent Greater Chennai Corporation council meeting. She emphasized that the financial challenges faced by the city could be alleviated if the allocated funds were released promptly. Dismissing claims made by BJP councillor Uma Anandhan regarding state ministers skipping finance meetings as untrue, the Mayor underscored the urgent need for the funds to be disbursed. This development underscores the ongoing tussle between local and central authorities over financial allocations, impacting essential services and infrastructure development in Chennai.