Thiruvananthapuram Councillors Walk Out Over Drinking Water Crisis
Drinking water crisis in Kerala capital: LDF, UDF councillors walk out of Corporation meet; BJP takes out march to KWA office
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On April 27, 2026, councillors from the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and United Democratic Front (UDF) walked out of a Thiruvananthapuram Corporation meeting, criticizing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) administration for not addressing a severe drinking water crisis in the city. Following this, BJP members marched to the Kerala Water Authority office to demand accountability from the state government.
- 01LDF and UDF councillors walked out of a Thiruvananthapuram Corporation council meeting.
- 02They accused the BJP-led administration of failing to address a drinking water crisis.
- 03The crisis has affected various parts of Thiruvananthapuram city for several weeks.
- 04BJP councillors staged a march to the Kerala Water Authority office after the meeting.
- 05The march aimed to hold the state government accountable for water supply issues.
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On April 27, 2026, during a meeting of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation council, councillors from the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and United Democratic Front (UDF) walked out in protest against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) administration. They accused the BJP-led government of neglecting an ongoing drinking water crisis that has impacted various regions of Thiruvananthapuram city for weeks. Following the abrupt end of the council meeting, BJP councillors organized a march to the Kerala Water Authority (KWA) head office, demanding that the state government take responsibility for the water supply issues. This situation highlights the growing tensions between political parties in Kerala over essential public services.
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The ongoing drinking water crisis affects residents' access to clean water, raising concerns about public health and sanitation.
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