Wed Feb 12 16:20:10 UTC 2025: ## Kottayam Municipality Council Meeting Adjourned Amidst Fund Misappropriation Allegations

**KOTTAYAM, February 12, 2025** – The Kottayam municipality council meeting was adjourned for a second consecutive day on Wednesday amidst strong protests from the Opposition over allegations of fund misappropriation. The meeting, scheduled to discuss over 100 agenda items, including the construction of a new shopping complex and the rehabilitation of evicted traders, failed to commence due to the ongoing tension between the ruling United Democratic Front (UDF) and the Opposition Left Democratic Front (LDF).

Opposition leader Sheeja Anil demanded a discussion and vote on a resolution related to the alleged misappropriation, but the ruling UDF blocked the move, leading to a heated debate. After half an hour of unsuccessful attempts to reach a consensus, the chairperson adjourned the meeting. Notably, the BJP councillors remained uninvolved in the dispute.

The adjournment has delayed the approval of all 100 agenda items, impacting several crucial development projects. Vice-chairperson B. Gopakumar left the meeting in protest after the council failed to proceed with its agenda. The situation highlights the escalating political conflict within the Kottayam municipality.

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