Political Dispute Erupts Over Manaveeyam Veedhi Usage

The BJP-led Thiruvananthapuram Corporation and the CPI(M) are locked in a political battle over the cultural corridor, Manaveeyam Veedhi. The Corporation intends to designate the street as a protest-free zone limited to cultural activities, a move criticized by activists as an overreach of authority.

Former Mayor V. Sivankutty argues the road remains under the Public Works Department and the Corporation lacks the legal authority to impose such restrictions. Cultural groups maintain that the space has historically served as a venue for both art and social protest, and they intend to continue utilizing it for both purposes.

Editor's note: Effectively summarizes the political conflict between the Corporation and activists regarding the usage of the cultural corridor.