Over 100 BJP cadre were removed by the police when they attempted to lay siege to the Erode Corporation office on Friday (June 23, 2025) in protest against the hike in property tax.
The protest, led by S.M. Senthil, president of the BJP’s Erode South District unit, was staged in the presence of Modakkurichi MLA Dr. C. Saraswathi. The cadre alleged that the civic body had drastically increased property tax for both residential and commercial properties. On March 14, 2025, the party had staged a massive protest at Veerappanchatiram, after which the Corporation held an urgent meeting and passed a resolution recommending that the State government reduce the tax. However, even after three months, no action has been taken, causing hardship to property owners.
When protesters attempted to enter the Corporation office, they were stopped by the police and taken in two vehicles to a nearby marriage hall.
Speaking to the media, Ms. Saraswathi said the tax hike in Erode is significantly higher compared to nearby city corporations like Coimbatore and Tiruchi. “Moreover, there is an annual 6% increase in tax. Tax notices are being issued, and in case of non-payment, electricity and drinking water connections are being disconnected,” she claimed.
