UDF MPs from Keralam seek BJP’s response on bifurcation of Palakkad railway division
Kozhikode MP asks Union Minister Suresh Gopi to comment on the issue; UDF MPs plan to stage a fast outside Divisional Railway Manager’s office at Palakkad on August 26 in protest
Kerala MPs from the United Democratic Front (UDF) are demanding an explanation from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regarding the Railway Board's decision to separate the Mangaluru region from the Palakkad division of the Southern Railway. This merger is set to take effect from October 1, and the UDF wants the BJP leaders, particularly Union Minister of State Suresh Gopi, to clarify their stance.
Raghavan and Basheer accused the BJP of prioritizing regional interests in Karnataka. They also alleged that the move could result in a revenue loss of up to ₹1,100 crore for the Palakkad division, affect train services and development projects in northern Keralam, and cause a loss of 16 train services originating from Mangaluru.
The UDF MPs plan to stage a fast outside the Divisional Railway Manager's office in Palakkad on August 26 to protest the decision, which they claim was kept hidden from senior Railway officials, state MPs, and the state government. They also plan to seek a White Paper in Parliament to assess the impact of the decision on revenue, staff, and services in the Palakkad division.
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