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New Palayam Market Opens in Kozhikode Amidst Protests

Kozhikode, India – October 21, 2025 – Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the new Palayam Vegetable-Fruit Market Complex at Kalluthankadavu in Kozhikode on Tuesday, marking a significant infrastructure development in the city. The ₹100 crore project, built through a public-private partnership by the Kalluthankadavu Area Development Company (KADCO), boasts 3.5 lakh square feet and aims to accommodate 310 shops. The new market is located on a 5.5-acre plot that previously housed a slum, the residents of which were relocated to a nearby apartment complex in 2019.

The inauguration was met with protests from a segment of existing vendors and political organizations who expressed concerns about the transition process and the inclusion of all market participants, particularly street vendors and those operating from other buildings in the original Palayam market. Clashes erupted between protesting vendors and those who supported the move, requiring police intervention.

During his address, Chief Minister Vijayan addressed the opposition to the project, urging a more collaborative approach between the ruling front and the opposition, stating that opposition should not automatically oppose development projects.

The new market, situated in Kalluthankadavu, features multi-level access, allowing autorickshaws and goods vehicles to reach upper floors via ramps. Public Works and Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas and Minister for Local Self-Governments M.B. Rajesh also participated in the opening ceremony, inaugurating the Wholesale and Open Market section and the multi-level market, respectively. Currently, 153 vendors from the Kozhikode Corporation-owned building in Palayam market have secured spaces in the new complex. The Chief Minister presented shop keys to select vendors during the event. Despite the celebrations, concerns remain regarding the Kozhikode Corporation’s handling of the transition for all stakeholders in the Palayam market.

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