Left rule in Kochi Corporation failed to ensure development, says Hibi Eden

UDF protest against government fund cuts in Ernakulam concludes with allegations of failure in city development by Left rule.

The day-and-night protest organised by the United Democratic Front (UDF) outside local self-government institutions in Ernakulam as part of the State-wide programme against the government’s decision to slash funds to local bodies concluded here on Saturday (April 5).

Hibi Eden, MP, inaugurated the valedictory session held near High Court Junction. He alleged that the Left rule in the Kochi Corporation had failed to ensure development of the city.

The ruling council has only spent money allocated under the Smart City project launched by the UDF government earlier. However, the Left government had been trying to curtail the allocation under the project, he alleged.

Mr. Eden blamed the Left-led council in the Corporation for not taking concrete steps to check the mosquito and stray dog menace. He alleged that the ruling council had failed to address issues raised by the public. Similar protests were held in front of the grama panchayat and municipal offices in Ernakulam.