Abrupt ending of council meeting irks UDF
The Hindu
Front holds mock meet in front of Kochi Corporation
The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) organised a mock council meeting in front of the entrance of the Kochi Corporation building on Tuesday protesting against what they termed as the reluctance of the Mayor to allow general discussion in the council meeting.
Mayor M. Anilkumar’s statement at the beginning of the council proceedings that the Kochi Corporation council cannot take policy decisions in the wake of the upcoming bypoll in the Gandhi Nagar division had invited protest from opposition councillors.
Speaking at the meeting, Antony Kureethara, the Congress leader in the council, stated that the Opposition had the issues of damaged city roads, increasing mosquito menace and the derailed waste management to be brought to the the notice of the civic administration. However, the Mayor refused to allow discussion and ended the council proceedings by declaring that the agenda was passed. The proceedings ended in less than 30 minutes.
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