ALAPPUZHA: With the loss of power, 10 former members of Thanneermukkam grama panchayat have revived their music troupe and are busy training in order to be active on the stage again. The troupe is led by former president Adv. PS Jyothis.

Before the COVID crisis, they were a regular presence at all the celebrations in the panchayat. The troupe was started five years ago without any difference between the ruling party and the opposition. None of the members in the group is in the new governing body. Karaoke concerts without the requirement of musical instruments are performed for free. The group was active in with their songs at local schools and public events.

Former president PS Jyothis, who was a member of Thanneermukkam panchayat for 25 consecutive years, was the winner of Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi at the district school youth festival. He had also won the first prize in Western musical instrument category for three years at the university level. He also runs the 'Thriller' band along with his friends including film star Baiju Ezhupunna.