UDF, LDF in Kalamassery municipality spar over gaps in waste management at Ernakulam Govt. Medical College

Key points

• The ruling United Democratic Front (UDF) in Kalamassery municipality has passed a resolution protesting alleged lapses in the management of waste generated at the Govt.
• Medical College Hospital, Ernakulam.
• The resolution, which was passed at the council meeting held on Thursday (May 22, 2026), blamed the hospital management for not taking necessary measures in ensuring proper waste management as per the directives issued by the Kerala State Pollution Control Board.
• The gaps in waste management will be brought to the notice of Health Minister K.
• Muraleedharan, and Ernakulam District Collector G.