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Kochi Mayor V K Minimol visited Brahmapuram, leading to accusations from former mayor M Anilkumar that the current council is misrepresenting waste-management data. Anilkumar stated that 99% of 1.05 million tonnes of waste was cleared through biomining but noted that several projects remain incomplete.

Minimol highlighted that 240 tonnes of waste are generated daily, with only 100 tonnes processed at the black soldier fly plant. She noted land loss due to water intrusion and emphasized the need for refilling reclaimed areas. Anilkumar countered her claim of inadequate facilities, asserting that two BSF plants and a compressed biogas plant are sufficient for processing organic waste.