Manjeshwar : The Kerala government announcing the formation of Manjeshwar taluk has brought joy all over and has also fulfilled a longstanding demand of the region.

It may be recalled here that the demand for a taluk status for Manjeshwar  dates back to two decades. Local MLA PB Abdul Razak has described  the announcement as a gift of the UDF government. The MLA has thanked Chief Minister Oomen Chandy and Finance Minister KM Maani for fulfilling the longstanding demand.

Several other leaders including Manjeshwar Block Panchayat President Mumtaz Sameera, Harshad Varkady, Vice President, UDF Committee President Golden Abdul Khader have welcomed the decision.