Sabari rail action council flays omission of project in Budget, demands ₹200-crore allocation
The Sabari Railway Action Council is protesting the omission of the Angamaly-Erumely railway project from the latest state budget. The federation is demanding a ₹200-crore allocation to revive the project, which they argue is vital for regional development and pilgrimage travel.
Why it matters
Infrastructure project delays often become focal points for regional political tension and public advocacy regarding government spending priorities.
A day after Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan presented the Revised State Budget for 2026-27, the Sabari Railway Action Council Federation on Saturday (June 20, 2026) strongly protested against the alleged neglect of the much-delayed Angamaly-Erumely Sabari railway project in the maiden Budget of the United Democratic Front (UDF) government.
The article centers on the grievances of an advocacy group, giving significant space to their perspective on government budget failures.
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