The Kerala Muslim Jamaath has formally demanded the bifurcation of Ernakulam district, citing demographic changes and evolving social conditions in the region.
Addressing a press conference, the organisation stated that a new district should be carved out with Muvattupuzha as its headquarters, asserting that such a move was essential to ensure balanced development. The Jamaath said the demand emerged from public feedback gathered during its state-wide yatra and would be submitted to the Kerala government.
The organisation further noted that similar demands for bifurcation were relevant in Malappuram district as well, indicating that the issue extended beyond Ernakulam alone.
Additional Demands Raised
Alongside the district bifurcation demand, the Kerala Muslim Jamaath placed several other demands before the state government, including declaring Ernakulam an educational hub, taking stringent action against the drug mafia, which the organisation said was destroying the youth, protecting the Periyar River from pollution, and urgently addressing infrastructure and administrative deficiencies at the Government Medical College, Kalamassery.
Leadership Present at Press Conference
The press conference was attended by senior leaders of the organisation, including Sayyid Ibrahimul Khaleel Al Bukhari, Perod Abdurahman Saqafi, deputy leader of the Kerala Yatra, C P Saithalavi Master, secretary of Kerala Muslim Jamaath, V H Ali Darimi, Ernakulam district president, and C T Hashim Thangal, Ernakulam district secretary
‘Let Us Move Past Marad’
Responding to political remarks on the 2003 Marad riots, Sayyid Ibrahimul Khaleel Al Bukhari said there was no purpose in revisiting the incident and that it should not be discussed again as it would reopen old wounds.
His remarks came in response to a statement made by A K Balan, who had said that a situation similar to Marad could recur if the United Democratic Front (UDF) returned to power.
Perod Abdurahman Saqafi dismissed Balan’s remarks as political in nature and said the organisation had nothing further to comment on the issue.
Source: OnManorama
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