Kodikunnil Suresh, P.C. Thomas raise concerns over proposed restructuring of railway divisions
Political leaders in Kerala are protesting the proposed restructuring of railway divisions, specifically the transfer of regions from Palakkad to Mysuru. They argue these changes will negatively impact regional rail development and connectivity.
Why it matters
Infrastructure restructuring often triggers regional political tensions regarding resource allocation and administrative control.
Kodikunnil Suresh, MP, has voiced strong protest against ongoing moves to restructure the Palakkad and Thiruvananthapuram railway divisions, cautioning that the changes would severely undermine Keralam’s long-term interests and regional rail development.
Contacting Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw over the phone, the MP, who is also a member of Indian Railway Consultative Committee, expressed deep dissatisfaction over the decisions and pointed out that transferring key regions, including Mangaluru, which fall under the Palakkad division, to the Mysuru division is a major setback for the State. Since orders regarding the division of Palakkad have already been issued, he urged the Union Railway Ministry to urgently review and revoke the directive.
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