Youngest Municipal Chairperson Ousted in No-Confidence Motion

Diya Binu Pulikkakandam, who was the youngest municipal chairperson in the country, lost her position in Pala Municipality after a no-confidence motion was passed.

The motion was supported by 17 votes, including four rebel Congress councillors and five members from the ruling United Democratic Front (UDF).

Diya Binu accepted the democratic verdict with respect and stated that no allegations of corruption or misuse of public funds were levelled against her.

She emphasized that her decisions were guided by legality, transparency, and public interest.

The rebel Congress councillors claimed they did not receive the party whip and acted on the decision of the local Congress committee.

Diya Binu expressed gratitude to municipal officials, employees, councillors, and the people of Pala for their support and reaffirmed her commitment to transparency, the rule of law, and public welfare.