Navakerala Sadas gains momentum in Kannur district, witnesses big turnout
The Hindu
Navakerala Sadas, led by kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, continues journey through districts, Kannur taking centre stage. Interaction with dignitaries to strengthen govt-local leader bond. Public meeting in Payyannur, CM addressing key locations. Huge turnout in CPI(M) bastion. 7,000 complaints from 5 constituencies in Kannur, 14,600 in Kasaragod. 1,700 complaints in Payyanur in 2 hrs. Complaints reflect diverse concerns, govt committed to addressing multifaceted challenges.
The Navakerala Sadas, led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and other Cabinet Ministers, continues its journey through districts, with Kannur taking the centre stage on November 20, 2023 (Monday).
The day commenced with a public meeting over breakfast in the Payyannur Assembly constituency. Dignitaries from Payyannur, Taliparamba, Kalyassery and Irikkur were among those present at the occasion.
At 9 a.m., the Chief Minister started an interaction with the invited dignitaries aimed at strengthening the bond between the government and local leaders.
The Chief Minister was set to address the public at key locations, including Payyannur at 11 a.m., Madayi at 3 p.m., Taliparamba at 4.30 p.m., and Sreekandapuram at 6 p.m., in the district on the day.
The Payannur constituency, a strong bastion of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)], witnessed an huge turnout, with people flooding the venue since early morning.
Building on its success in Kasaragod district, the Navakerala Sadas anticipates even bigger public support in Kannur district.
The Cabinet’s two-day journey in Kannur emphasises the political significance of the region.
Almaya Munnettam (Lay People to the Fore), group in the Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese of the Syro-Malabar Church opposed to the synod-recommended Mass, rejected a circular issued by Major Archbishop Raphael Thattil and apostolic administrator Bosco Puthur on June 9 to implement the unified Mass in the archdiocese from July 3.
Pakistan coach Gary Kirsten stated that “not so great decision making” contributed to his side’s defeat to India in the Group-A T20 World Cup clash here on Sunday. The batting unit came apart in the chase, after being well placed at 72 for two. With 48 runs needed from eight overs, Pakistan found a way to panic and lose. “Maybe not so great decision making,” Kirsten said at the post-match press conference, when asked to explain the loss.