Kannur district, which is hosting various events organised as part of the first anniversary celebration of the second Left Democratic Front (LDF) government and the 23rd party congress of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)], is witnessing the unprecedented arrival of large groups of people.
The town is flooded with people and vehicles, leaving most roads and tourist destinations choked. For visitors, it has become tough to get accommodation as there are hardly any rooms left in hotels and resorts. Most rooms are occupied till the last day of the party congress on Sunday.
Despite restricted access to E.K. Nayanar Academy at Burnassery where a large number of national leaders are attending the party congress, there is a rush of people to the venue to take photographs.
The visit of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin and Congress leader K.V. Thomas, who is attending the seminar defying the order of party leaders, is expected to bring more people to the town on Saturday.
The situation is no different at the ‘Ente Kerala’ exhibition organised as part of the first anniversary celebrations of the government. The visiting hours have been extended by an hour, taking into account the huge crowds. The event organisers said more than eight lakh people would be visiting the town in the coming days
Taking the situation into account, top police officials met to assess security arrangements. More police have been deployed from nearby districts to provide security and control traffic. The security is led by 10 Deputy Superintendents of Police and more than 30 Station House Officers. As many as 10 tahsildars have been appointed as executive magistrates, while two are in charge of law and order every day till Sunday.
