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- The Left Democratic Front opposition in Kochi Corporation is launching a protest over non-functional streetlights in the city.
- The LDF says dysfunctional streetlights on Venduruthy Bridge, Alexander Parambithara Bridge, parts of Kundannoor Bridge and M.G.
- Road remain unrepaired, and advertisement boards are still mounted on them despite the Mayor's directive.
- LDF parliamentary party leader V.A.
- Sreejith said the issue was raised in council meetings on August 13 and September 10, but no corrective action has followed.
- Mayor V.K.
- Minimol said the Corporation machinery is focused on Brahmapuram ahead of a High Court judges' visit, and streetlight issues will be addressed afterward.
- The matter matters to residents because dark stretches on key roads and bridges pose safety risks, and the Corporation plans a joint meeting with Cochin Smart Mission Limited and the maintenance contractor to resolve complaints.
What to watch next
- Whether the Corporation removes advertisement boards from non-operational streetlights after the Brahmapuram judges' visit.
- Outcome of the joint meeting with Cochin Smart Mission Limited and the maintenance contractor.
- Whether pending contractor bills and maintenance complaints are resolved, and whether the LDF protest proceeds.
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V.A. Sreejith
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“We had raised the matter in the Corporation council meeting held on August 13 as well, and the Mayor had promised to take corrective action. However, even after a month, nothing has happened on the ground. We will launch a protest against the continuing neglect towards a critical issue raised by the Opposition time and again”
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…non-operational with immediate effect. V.A. Sreejith, the LDF parliamentary party leader, said that no action has been initiated yet, as advertisement boards continue to be mounted on dysfunctional streetlights. “ We had raised the matter in the Corporation council meeting held on August 13 as well, and the Mayor had promised to take corrective action. However, even after a month, nothing has happened on the ground. We will launch a protest against the continuing neglect towards a critical issue raised by the Opposition time and again ,” he said. Brahmapuram focus now: Mayor Ms. Minimol said that the entire Corporation machinery remains preoccupied with affairs at Brahmapuram ahead of a visit by three High Court judges to review the operations there,…
V.K. Minimol
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“We will turn our attention to the streetlight issues once the visit is over. Advertisement boards on dysfunctional streetlights will be immediately removed thereafter”
In the article
…with affairs at Brahmapuram ahead of a visit by three High Court judges to review the operations there, a regular exercise since the major fire that broke out in tonnes of plastic waste at Brahmapuram in 2023. “ We will turn our attention to the streetlight issues once the visit is over. Advertisement boards on dysfunctional streetlights will be immediately removed thereafter ,” she said. The Corporation is also set to convene a joint meeting with Cochin Smart Mission Limited (CSML) and the company entrusted with the operation and maintenance of street lights handed over to them by CSML.…
Why it matters2
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- Kochi residents and commuters public safety risk· immediate
- Kochi Corporation political pressure· days
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Named India · Kochi Corporation · Cochin Smart Mission Limited · Left Democratic Front · V.A. Sreejith · V.K. Minimol
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