Will Write to PM: Satheesan on Removal of Mangaluru From Palakkad Railway Division

Pinarayi Vijayan Condemns Move to Carve Mangaluru Sections out of Palakkad Division

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Keralam's Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan has condemned the Railway's decision to carve out key sections, including Mangaluru Central and Mangaluru Junction, from the Palakkad Division, alleging that the move reflects discrimination and neglect towards Keralam by the Railways and the Central Government. India News | Pinarayi Vijayan Condemns Move to Carve Mangaluru Sections out of Palak…

Keralam to seek Centre's intervention over shifting Mangaluru from Palakkad division

Kerala's Chief Minister has criticized the Railway Board's decision to shift Mangaluru from the Palakkad division. This move was made unilaterally without consulting the state government or its elected representatives. The decision is expected to significantly reduce the Palakkad division's revenue and development prospects. Kerala plans to approach the central government seeking immediate reconsideration of this objectionable move.

Keralam to write to PM on Railways’ ‘unilateral decision’ of detaching Mangaluru from Palakkad division: CM Satheesan

The merger of the Ullal-Mangaluru section, currently under the Southern Railway, with the South Western Railway would also cause substantial losses to the Southern Railway and Keralam, CMO statement said

Will write to PM: Satheesan on removal of Mangaluru from Palakkad railway division

Condemning the Railway Board's decision to transfer the Mangaluru area from the Southern Railway to the South Western Railway, Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan on Saturday said he will write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to reconsider the decision.