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The Hindu
24-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Shoukath vows to revive stalled UDF projects
Newly elected MLA Aryadan Shoukath has assured the people of Nilambur that he will work for the development of the constituency and will be in the forefront as their own 'Baputty'. He is endearingly called Baputty by the local people. Expressing gratitude to the voters during a reception at Chandakunnu, Nilambur, Mr. Shoukath promised to revive the previous United Democratic Front (UDF) government's projects that had been stalled for nine years. However, he voiced apprehension about the government's cooperation during his nine-month term in the Assembly. 'Only if there is a UDF-led government in 2026 will Nilambur's development get top priority. The people have already responded to those who spoke against me. My goal now is Nilambur's development,' he said. He rallied through Chungathara, Pothukal, Vazhikkadavu, Edakkara, Moothedam, Karulai and Amarambalam panchayats and Nilambur municipality in an open vehicle along with UDF leaders. Hundreds of UDF supporters on bikes and cars accompanied Mr. Shoukath.
New Indian Express
10-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Nilambur: Parties protest outside various offices following electrocution of Class X student by wild boar trap
MALAPPURAM: Nilambur witnessed a wave of protests on Monday, following the electrocution of a Class X student, Ananthu. Various parties held marches targeting different government offices, each placing blame on separate authorities for the incident. The CPM staged a protest in front of the Vazhikadavu panchayat office. Politburo member A Vijayaraghavan, who led the march, accused the UDF-led panchayat administration of failing to act against the threat posed by wild boars. 'Panchayats are empowered to cull dangerous wild boars, but the Vazhikadavu panchayat has done nothing on that front. Now, the UDF is trying to politicise Ananthu's death in the name of the Nilambur by-election,' Vijayaraghavan said. Meanwhile, the UDF took out a march to the KSEB office in Nilambur. Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan, who led the protest, criticised the CPM for targeting the panchayat instead of the KSEB, which he said bore actual responsibility. The BJP also took to the streets, marching to the forest department office.
