Munambam residents form human chain demanding restoration of revenue rights
The Hindu
Residents of Munambam demand restoration of revenue rights, forming a human chain to protest land issues.
Hundreds of residents of Munambam, under the aegis of Kottappuram and Varapuzha dioceses, formed a human chain along the Vypeen-Munambam State Highway on Sunday (January 5) demanding the restoration of revenue rights of their holdings.
The land issue in Munambam had snowballed into a major socio-political controversy with the residents coming out to the streets in protest against the decision of the Kerala Waqf Board to enlist the nearly 400-acre holding as Waqf and registering the land as a Waqf property. Litigations are pending at the Kerala High Court and the Kerala Waqf Tribunal on various aspects of the issue.
The State government has appointed a judicial commission to look into the issue and suggest ways to support the interests of the residents in the area. However, two organisations campaigning for the restoration of Waqf holdings have demanded steps for restoring the land allegedly illegally alienated by Farook College, Kozhikode.
Inaugurating the protest, Bishop Ambros Puthenveettil said the campaign was against the injustice meted out to the residents.
The human chain symbolises the commitment of people to the poor and the oppressed. Those who took part in the campaign displayed their commitment to fight for the poor and to secure them justice, he said.
Jiju Arakkathara, general secretary of Kerala Region Latin Catholic Council, Fr. Antony Xavier Tharayil, Vicar General of Kottappuram Rocky Roby Kalathil and Land Protection Council chairperson Joseph Rocky spoke.
The relay hunger strike taken out by the protesters entered its 85th day on Sunday.
Underwater RoV inspection at Mullaperiyar dam begins to assess structural integrity and address concerns about potential weaknesses.
Six arrested in honour killing case as protests erupt in Hubballi and Kalaburagi, demanding justice and legal reforms.
School Education Minister inspects Palpannai Junction, promising measures to alleviate severe traffic congestion affecting daily commuters.
Flower market vendors object to eviction drive in old bus stand; police ensure smooth operation
Women share harrowing experiences of domestic violence and dowry harassment at Telangana Women Commission’s open hearing in Hyderabad.
Nearly 350 workers’ union and federation members, including about 150 women, blocked the road in front of Madurai railway junction on Tuesday, demanding repeal of the four labour codes brought out by the Union government. The protesters, led by the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) and affiliated bodies, alleged that the labour codes were a direct threat to workers’ interests, as they would weaken job stability and dismantle long-standing social security benefits.
Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 133.85 feet
Need for more subsidies for fruits and vegetables’ cultivation: Chinnareddy
Tirupati police intensify efforts against drunk driving with new breathalyser kits for highway patrol teams to enhance road safety.
Bombay HC mandates Vijay Mallya's return to India to challenge the Fugitive Offenders law, emphasizing court jurisdiction.
Rajanna accuses DCM Shivakumar of Congress's LS seat losses due to 'vote theft' in Karnataka, urging leadership accountability.
Cyberabad's Women Safety Wing intensifies efforts against street prostitution and human trafficking, rescuing victims and raising awareness in 2025.
Inscription dating back to the reign of Vijayanagara ruler Krishnadevaraya has provided the earliest known epigraphical reference to the Bonalu festival in present-day Telangana.