Steps to form delimitation commission after Onam: Keralam Minister
Revenue Minister A.P. Anilkumar says Malappuram should get the maximum consideration owing to its size and population
A delimitation commission will soon be formed to study the matter of district reorganisation in Keralam, announced Revenue Minister A.P. Anilkumar. Mr. Anilkumar stated that steps to create the commission will commence immediately following Onam. The specific districts to be formed will be determined based on the commission's report, he added.
The creation of a new district with Muvattupuzha as its headquarters has been a longstanding demand. It was after Muvattupuzha MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan brought this issue to light that Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan expressed his support. According to Mr. Anilkumar, the Census exercise, which is set to continue until 2027, imposes certain limitations on altering the boundaries of villages, taluks, and districts, as per the Union government's guidelines.
However, there is no obstacle to establishing the delimitation commission. In his opinion, Malappuram should be given the highest priority due to its large size and population. With 16 Assembly segments, Malappuram meets the criteria for district reorganisation, he noted. As a Revenue Minister and a resident of Malappuram, he expressed his agreement with the demand.
He reassured that there is no current basis for alleging discrimination against Malappuram. He emphasized that a fair delimitation process will be ensured.
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