New Perumbavoor Municipality Chairperson Delays Office Entry Citing ‘Rahukalam’

The newly elected Chairperson of Perumbavoor Municipality, K.S. Sangeetha of the UDF, caused a delay in her official entry to the office, insisting she would only do so after the auspicious period of ‘Rahukalam’ had passed. This stance led to party workers and other officials waiting for approximately 45 minutes outside the office.

Sangeetha’s oath-taking ceremony concluded around 11:15 AM. However, as ‘Rahukalam’ was observed until 12:00 PM, she firmly stated her decision not to enter the office during this inauspicious time. Consequently, those accompanying her, including party members and administrative staff, were left to wait for nearly three-quarters of an hour.

The Perumbavoor Municipality comprises 29 members. In the recent elections, the United Democratic Front (UDF) secured 16 votes, while the Left Democratic Front (LDF) received 11 votes. The two members from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) abstained from the election process.