Keralam CM’s remarks revive debate on ‘Muvattupuzha district’

Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan’s statement supporting the proposal for a new district centred around Muvattupuzha in Ernakulam has revived the discussions over the long-pending demand. His announcement that the government would appoint a Delimitation Commission to examine the proposal has given fresh hope to those who have been advocating the cause of an agrarian economy-based district even as concerns over its practical aspects remain to be addressed.

Congress leader and two-time Muvattupuzha MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan, one of the key proponents of the plan, has welcomed the Chief Minister’s comment saying it’s a long-pending demand of the people of the region. “A district centred around the agrarian region is a necessity. The urban areas of Ernakulam district often find priority in use of development funds, and the eastern region receives little. We have been highlighting the issues supported by data on relevant forums including district development committee,” he said.