Tamilaga Vivasayigal Sangam has convened a meeting on July 22 at Periyanaickenpalayam to plan a massive demonstration to oppose land acquisition for the proposed alignment of the Kangeyampalayam – Neelambur – Mettupalayam bypass road and the proposed toll plaza.

Talking to reporters, president of the Sangam, M.R. Sivasamy said that the alignment of the proposed bypass road would only affect agriculture and buildings. The alignment would also increase the distance between Coimbatore and Mettupalayam as well as travelling time.