'Give us road & water, can't cheat again' : Angry voters' boycott call stings Kerala LB candidates

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Frustrated Kerala residents in multiple panchayats protest unfulfilled road and water promises ahead of local elections by displaying warning signs and boards, refusing votes until basic needs are met—highlighting widespread voter anger over repeated neglect. (168 characters)

Voter Frustration in Kerala Panchayats

Residents across several Kerala panchayats, tired of broken promises, have timed their protests perfectly for the local body elections. Instead of political campaigns, they've erected signboards and handwritten warnings driven purely by exasperation. These displays demand action on long-ignored issues like roads and water supply.

Kalady Protest by Jayanthan

In Ernakulam’s Kalady gram panchayat, a whiteboard outside Jayanthan’s home near the Kalady bridge has gone viral on social media. It urges candidates to repair the road before seeking votes, noting his joint family’s 14 votes and rejecting jurisdiction excuses.

They fix it sometimes and after two rains, it comes back.

The road to his house remains poorly maintained after 25 years, with temporary patches failing quickly. Candidates visit but offer only half-hearted assurances.

Aneesh's Water Connection Struggle

Aneesh, building near a bus stop two years ago, faced endless delays for a drinking water link. Officials cited waits for Jal Jeevan Mission, municipal priorities, and finally a newly rebuilt road that couldn't be dug up.

Now candidates come, see the board and leave.

Ward member Majitha Lalji claims no formal complaint reached the panchayat, assuming a connection existed post-construction. Road works prevented intervention by then.

Other Protests Across Regions

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Onmanorama Onmanorama — 2025-11-30

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