Kochi Corpn. to seek explanation from LED streetlight contractor
The Kochi Corporation Council is seeking an explanation from the contractor responsible for installing LED street lights due to alleged service delivery issues. Mayor V.K. Minimol faced criticism from councillors across political parties for the contractor's perceived indifference and lack of oversight. The council members expressed concerns about incomplete installations and the contractor's inflated claims regarding the work done.
- ▪The Kochi Corporation Council decided to seek an explanation from the LED streetlight contractor.
- ▪Councillors accused the contractor of indifference and failing to deliver services properly.
- ▪Mayor V.K. Minimol stated she had issued verbal directions to the contractor regarding service lapses.
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The Kochi Corporation Council has decided to seek an explanation from the contractor entrusted with installing LED street lights across 76 divisions over alleged lapses in service delivery.Mayor V.K. Minimol announced the decision at the council meeting held on Saturday (May 30, 2026) after councillors, cutting across political parties, levelled severe criticism against the contractor and accused him of indifference, which had exposed them to public ire.The issue was raised by Left Democratic Front parliamentary party leader V.A.
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