Archive · 24 May 2025
Connemara Market Traders Plan Protest March Over Eviction
The market shop owners are upset because the city wants to move them out.
They're going to march to the city office to complain.
The shopkeepers say the city isn't following the court's rules because their new temporary homes aren't safe.
The shop owners will protest to get the city to fix the new place before they make them move.
They worry about their businesses and safety if they are evicted before the new place is ready.
Traders are set to protest against the corporation's actions.
The protest involves a march from the market to the corporation office.
Traders allege the civic body is violating a high court order.
Leaders will address the gathering and voice opposition to the corporation.
The Palayam Connemara Merchants Association will resist forceful eviction.
- Who
- Traders and corporation officials.
- What
- Traders to stage a protest march against corporation's eviction attempt.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Connemara Market in Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram and corporation office
- Why
- Traders protest the corporation's attempt to evict them without ensuring proper safety arrangements.
Traders
Corporation
Eviction Requirements
Traders
Traders demand the halt of eviction until basic infrastructure and safety are ensured at the resettlement site.
Corporation
The corporation has not issued an official response.
- Main Organization Involved
- Palayam Connemara Merchants Association
- Kerala Vyapari Vyavasayi Ekopana Samithi State President
- SS Manoj
- National Secretary
- Confederation of All India Traders
