The second day of the Navakerala Sadas, the State government’s public outreach programme, witnessed an overwhelming response from people in four constituencies – Kasaragod, Kanhangad, Uduma, and Thirkaripur — in the district.
The venues were filled with people from diverse backgrounds, which included a notable presence of women and children. Before the event even commenced, the complaint counters were operational, addressing a substantial number of public grievances. The issues raised included concerns about housing schemes, welfare programmes, land disputes, and road development.
Special provisions were made to streamline the complaint filing process, especially for women, differently abled individuals, and senior citizens. At the Nayanarmoola Chengala Panchayat Stadium in the Kasaragod constituency alone, 3,450 complaints were registered at the complaint counters. In Uduma, where 20 counters were opened, officials received 3,733 complaints.
During the inauguration, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan emphasized the collective need to face challenges, alleging financial pressures from the Central government. He said communal forces were attempting to disrupt unity and stressed the importance of democratic alternatives in the face of internal divisions and attacks.
“Our country is facing significant challenges, with an economic crisis caused by policies that undermine the federal structure despite substantial gains in tax revenue and domestic production,” he said.
He highlighted the completion and opening of projects such as the Kazhakoottam elevated highway, Nileswaram railway overbridge, the segment from Kovalam to the Tamil Nadu border, and the widening of National Highway 66.
He accused the Opposition of making efforts to tarnish the government’s image by using the current economic situation for political gains. The Chief Minister expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support received for the programme, terming it as a collective endorsement of government initiatives.
The event saw the participation of ministers including Ahammad Devarkovil, Roshy Augustine, Veena George, A.K. Saseendran, K. Krishnakutty, and Antony Raju.
