Govt to Ensure Justice for Munambam

Union minister Rijiju attacks LDF, UDF for ignoring plight of residents due to vote bank politics

- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE @Kochi

THE BJP and the Union government will stand with the people of Munambam to protect their land rights, said Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju. "The Centre will follow up the case and ensure that justice is served to the people of Munambam," the minister said during his visit to the coastal village to attend a thanksgiving function organised by NDA on Tuesday.

He also interacted with the residents who have been protesting against the claim of the Waqf Board on their land.

Earlier, interacting with reporters in Kochi, the minister said the Centre is in the process of formulating the Waqf legislation. "The ministry will urge the state government to direct the district collector to revisit the entire status of Munambam land. The state should initiate all steps to ensure justice to the people of Munambam. The ministry will give all documents and advisory support for the process," he said.