Population over 45 lakhs; Malappuram district should be divided: Bifurcation inevitable, says Samastha

KASARAGOD: Resolution at the 100th annual conference of Samastha to divide Malappuram district and form two districts. The resolution also states that the bifurcation of districts is necessary, considering the increasing population of Kerala and the challenges in administration. There are obstacles in running the administrative machinery efficiently and distributing resources equally in large districts like Malappuram, which has a population of more than 45 lakhs. Therefore, the formation of a new district in Malappuram is essential. Considering the topography and travel difficulties, there are also such problems in districts like Idukki, Ernakulam and Palakkad. Samastha points out that Tamil Nadu, which has 38 districts within the limits of 39 parliamentary constituencies, can be taken as a model for Kerala in this regard.

With the advent of new districts, basic facilities including civil stations and hospitals will be brought closer to the people and it will speed up the economic growth of backward areas. Therefore, the ruling and opposition parties should come together to make the bifurcation of districts a reality based on scientific studies beyond political interests, the Samastha 100th annual conference announced. The resolution was presented by K. Umar Faizi Mukkam, who was newly appointed as a member of the Waqf Board by the government. Haider Faizi Panangangara supported it.

With the assembly elections approaching, Samastha's demand for district bifurcation is a big topic of discussion in political centres. Although Samastha has raised this demand before, the issue will put pressure on the fronts this time.