CPI(M) warns of massive stir over alleged move to scrap LIFE Mission
The CPI(M) has criticized the UDF government for allegedly planning to end the LIFE housing mission, warning of significant protests if this decision is not reversed. Minister K.M. Shaji has denied any plans to discontinue the project, emphasizing that no decisions will be made without thorough study. The LIFE Mission has successfully provided over five lakh houses, with more in progress, and the CPI(M) argues that ending the program would harm many families in need.
- ▪The CPI(M) condemned reports of the UDF government considering ending the LIFE housing mission.
- ▪Minister K.M. Shaji denied any plans to discontinue the project, stating that decisions will follow proper study.
- ▪The LIFE Mission has provided over five lakh houses, with more than one lakh under construction.
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The Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] has condemned reports of the United Democratic Front (UDF) government considering to put an end to the LIFE housing mission launched by the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government. The State will witness a massive protest movement if this "politically motivated and anti-people" step is not withdrawn, said the statement.However, Minister for Local Self Governments K.M.Shaji has denied the reports. He said that the UDF government has not made a decision to discontinue to the project. No step will be taken without conducting a proper study. Under the LIFE Mission, five lakh houses have become a reality, while more than one lakh houses are in various stages of construction.
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