Synopsis: The long-standing demand for bifurcating Malappuram — Kerala’s most populous district — has been raised once again, as the state is heading toward local body and Assembly polls. Formed in 1969, the district has often been painted in communal hues, mostly by the right-wing, pro-Hindutva groups. This report traces the developments that led to the formation of the Malappuram district and the demand to bifurcate it.

As Kerala inches closer to local body and Assembly elections, an old demand has resurfaced with renewed vigour: The bifurcation of Malappuram, the state’s most populous district.

What began decades ago as a call for better governance, streamlined administration, and fairer distribution of resources is once again back in the spotlight, reviving memories of the district’

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