Members of The Tamil Nadu Association for the Rights of All Types of Differently Abled and Caregivers stage a demonstration near Periyar Bus Stand in Madurai on Thursday. | Photo Credit: R. Ashok The members condemned the State government over the exclusion of differently abled persons from the newly launched ‘Vettri Payanam Thittam’ no-fare bus travel scheme.The protesters demanded that differently abled persons should be included in the scheme.

Over 100 members of the association participated in the protest and staged a road blockade. Published - October 23, 2026 12:01 am IST