Thiruvananthapuram, April 29: Following the elections on April 9, Kerala is witnessing two significant developments that challenge the ruling Left Democratic Front’s (LDF) electoral claims. Power cuts have resumed in the state, and a proposal to increase milk prices has emerged.
Starting Tuesday, the state has implemented half-hour load shedding. This marks the first instance of regular power cuts in Kerala in recent years. Within 48 hours, the Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, known as Milma, decided to raise the milk price from ₹52 to ₹56 per liter. According to Milma’s chairman, this proposal will be submitted to the Pinarayi Vijayan government.
These decisions have intensified political activity in the state, as the LDF had touted the absence of power cuts and stable prices for essential goods as major achievements during the election campaign. Under Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s leadership, the Left Front claimed its governance model as exemplary, aiming for a third consecutive term.
The absence of power cuts and price stability had been presented as evidence of administrative efficiency. Consequently, these changes have gained political significance ahead of the election results.
Milma, established in 1980 under ‘Operation Flood,’ is a three-tier cooperative organization. It connects over 1.06 million dairy farmers through 3,102 societies. Regional unions operate in Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, and Malabar. The organization symbolizes Kerala’s dairy self-sufficiency and the success of the cooperative model.
However, Milma’s pricing decisions also have social and economic implications. The current code of conduct is in effect until May 6, meaning Milma must seek permission from the Election Commission for the proposed price increase.
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