CPI seeks timely completion of Kozhikode railway station redevelopment
The Communist Party of India (CPI) has protested the slow progress of the Kozhikode railway station redevelopment project. They are demanding a clear timeline for completion and a formal investigation into the recent collapse of the station's clock tower.
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Infrastructure delays and safety concerns in public transport hubs directly impact the daily lives and safety of thousands of commuters.
The Communist Party of India (CPI) has demanded that the redevelopment works at the Kozhikode railway station be completed within the stipulated timeframe, alleging that the slow pace of construction has caused severe inconvenience to passengers.
Inaugurating a protest march to the railway station organised by the CPI city committees in Kozhikode on Tuesday (July 14), CPI district secretary P. Gavas said the authorities should convene a meeting of all stakeholders and prepare a calendar to ensure the timely completion of the project.
Mr. Gavas said the redevelopment work, which began in June 2024 with a scheduled completion period of three years, had made little progress. According to him, not even 20% of the work has been completed so far. He alleged that only around 70 workers had been deployed at the site despite the requirement for about 500 workers.
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