Kochi Corporation Council Passes Electoral Roll Resolution Amid BJP Walkout

The Kochi Corporation Council passed a resolution criticizing Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The motion, supported by UDF and LDF members, claims the process stripped over 13 crore voters of their rights, thereby damaging the constitutional position.

BJP councillors staged a walkout in protest, citing interruptions and ridicule by UDF members during the debate. While BJP representative Priya Prasanth argued that 2.50 crore removals involved deceased persons, the resolution was declared passed in the opposition's absence. Mayor V.K. Minimol defended the proceedings as being in keeping with the democratic spirit.

Editor's note: Accurately summarizes the council meeting, the resolution's claims, and the BJP's protest.