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- A proposal to create a new Muvattupuzha district by carving Thodupuzha out of Idukki has gained support from farmer groups, Udumbanchola MLA Senapathi Venu, and the Idukki diocese of the Syro-Malabar Church.
- Congress MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan urged the State government to consider the move, and Chief Minister P. V. D. Satheesan responded that the demand warrants consideration and called for a delimitation commission.
- Supporters argue that Thodupuzha's climate, farming practices, and culture differ from the high ranges, and that a dedicated high-range district would speed development and nurture local political leadership.
- However, the Kerala Congress and Kerala Congress (M) oppose detaching Thodupuzha, calling it the heart of Idukki district, with observers attributing the resistance to fear of losing their electoral base.
What to watch next
- The government's announced delimitation commission to study district reorganisation and its report.
- Whether the State government formally considers the Muvattupuzha district proposal.
- Ongoing opposition from Kerala Congress parties to detaching Thodupuzha from Idukki.
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Named India · Dean Kuriakose · Jose K. Mani · Kerala Congress · Kerala Congress (M) [KC(M)] · Muvattupuzha · P.J. Joseph · Thodupuzha · Idukki diocese · Idukki Land Freedom Movement · Jins Karakkatt · Mathew Kuzhalnadan · Rasak Chooravelil
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