P&T apartment residents demand unconditional apology from Maxy over ‘volte-face’ remark
Residents of the P&T Apartment Complex in Kochi are demanding an unconditional apology from former MLA K.J. Maxy following his controversial remarks about their living conditions. Maxy suggested the residents had performed a 'volte-face' regarding government support, sparking protests and calls for his resignation.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights the tension between local political representatives and marginalized communities regarding housing safety and government accountability.
Former Kochi MLA K.J. Maxy and the residents of the P&T Apartment Complex in Mundamveli continue to be on a collision course over the former’s now controversial remarks on the alleged volte-face by residents following the change of government.
While commenting on Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan’s statement that the sagging and leaking apartments would have to be demolished, Mr. Maxy on Sunday (September 27) remarked that the affected families were aware of the attempts made by the former LDF government to address their woes, but had done a volte-face when the government changed.
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