Pakistan Mukku’ Name Board Triggers Political Row in Kerala
A small junction in Kerala’s Kunnathoor panchayat, locally known as ‘Pakistan Mukku’, has stirred political controversy after the Public Works Department installed a new name board bearing the name. The move drew sharp criticism from BJP leaders, who have demanded the name be changed, calling it inappropriate and offensive. The BJP claims the name glorifies a hostile neighbour and has no place in modern India. However, local residents argue that the name has historical roots dating back to post-Partition times, and is part of the area’s identity. Opposition parties have accused the BJP of politicizing a non-issue for electoral gain. The panchayat officials have stated that any change would need broader consensus from the community. As the debate intensifies, the controversy has highlighted the tension between cultural history and political sensitivities, turning a quiet corner of Kerala into a flashpoint of national attention.
