The dirt road connecting Pettimuda with societies, the first tribal Panchayat in Edamalakku, in idukki. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
In front of the local election body and the assembly, lack of basic equipment in the main tribal settlements in the hilly district of IDUKKI again draws criticism of the tribal community. The correct road connection remains far for the two Muthuvan tribal areas in Edamalacuda Panchayat and five tribal settlements in Vattavada Panchayat.
The report presented to the Government of Kerala by the State Special Branch pointed out that public unrest was growing over the ongoing lack of basic facilities. in Edamalacuda.
Due to the absence of the right roads, patients from Edamalacuda, swamyaralacuda, kooollarkujs, melees valsappettykuds, vayaltharakudes and parasukkadavukukukukukuku in Vattavada are transported to provisional bamboo props. Recently, an older woman had to be carried on a temporary stretcher for about 10 km by a dense forest to the nearest hospital in the shortage. 21. August the child lost his life. In the next tragic incident, the delay of bringing an asthmatic patient to the family health center in society’s society has caused a similar way that its condition deteriorated, leading to its death. “The tribes in the district have long demanded basic equipment and connectivity of roads.
Meeting of tribal leaders from two departments in Vattavada gram Panchayat recently decided to boycott the upcoming elections. “The tribal main meeting (Kootam) in Vattavada decided to boycott the elections. To fill the reservation contributions, political parties must build candidates from five settlements. However, no one is ready to attack the chairs,” the tribal member said.
According to sources, the recent death of a five -year -old boy in the settlement of Kooollarku in Edamalaku has become a sensitive problem for Panchayat. “The first tribal gram of Panchayat was created exclusively for the Muthuvan community in 2010. However, even after 15 years, the community seeks to access the basic facilities. The news report recommends urgent government intervention to resolve Panchayat’s problems.
Published – September 20, 2025 20:17
