In a recent Greater Chennai Corporation council meeting, Mayor R Priya expressed strong disapproval towards the Union government for withholding Rs 350 crore in central grants, emphasizing that the financial deficit faced by the city could be alleviated if the promised funds were released promptly. The Mayor refuted claims made by BJP councillor Uma Anandhan regarding state ministers skipping finance meetings, dismissing them as untrue. The delay in disbursing the allocated grants has raised concerns about the city’s ability to address pressing financial needs. The Mayor’s criticism underscores the urgency of the situation and the detrimental impact of delayed funding on essential services and infrastructure development in Chennai. This development highlights the ongoing challenges faced by local authorities in securing necessary financial support from the central government for urban development projects.