Thrissur’s Thekkinkadu Maidan at the crossroads: High Court order unites Kerala voices to defend iconic public space
The Kerala High Court has prohibited political meetings at Thrissur's Thekkinkadu Maidan, sparking a unified protest from various political and cultural groups. The site is considered a historic hub for democratic discourse and public assembly in Kerala.
The Kerala High Court’s recent order prohibiting political meetings at Thekkinkadu Maidan in Thrissur has transformed one of Kerala’s most celebrated public spaces into the centre of an intense debate over democracy, secularism and citizens’ right to assemble. The Cochin Devaswom Board (CDB) has called for an all-party meeting to discuss the future course of action on Saturday (July 25, 2026).
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