Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre - Controversies

Controversies

1. Janata Dal (Secular) led by its state president Mohd.Ismail agitated in front of LPSC Mahendragiri gate on 14-09-2010 for announcing it as a separate centre of ISRO. Presently, it is functioning under the unit of LPSC, Valiamala. Tamilians are discriminated from holding highest posts such as Director. They presented 15 Charter of Demands to administration.
2. Suthern Thirumalaikumar ex.MLA raised the question of tamils discrimination and questioned the rationale behind not announcing of Mahendragiri as a separate centre of ISRO in Tamil Nadu State Legislative Assembly in 2010.
3. Social activist Karungal George, President, Tamilnadu Nadar Mahajana Sangam led an agitation in front of LPSC, Mahendragiri for announcing Mahendragiri as a separate centre of ISRO and wanted the government to intervene the discrimination of tamils by valiamala admin from holding higher posts, appointment of contractors\, etc.
4. Tamizhga Arasial biweekly Tamil magazine published an article with respect to the discrimination of tamilains by Valiamala from promotions, higher posts, cultural representation, local people empowerment technical emancipation etc. It questioned the rationale behind the non-invitation of Smt. Jayallaitha TN CM during the opening ceremony of National conference. This created a storm in Tamil Nadu.