Thousands participated in the nearly 46-km-long human chain organised by the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) in Ernakulam on January 20 as part of the State-wide protest against the Centre’s “discrimination” against Kerala.
People from various walks of life, including women and elderly, joined hands as the pledge against the Centre’s discrimination towards the State in various sectors was read out at various points along the stretch between Pongam junction in Angamaly and Aroor.
The participants shouted slogans against the Centre and blamed the Narendra Modi government of having ignored the key demands of the State, including the delay in release of due revenue share. The Centre’s neglect towards development of public transport systems, including the delay in giving its nod for the SilverLine project found mention in the protest message rendered by the participants.
