BJP Council member’s views spark debate

BJP member Keshavaprasad’s views on the Kasturirangan report drew the ire of leaders from all parties in the Legislative Council.

While he termed the report “excellent”, he suggested that the State not get into confrontation with the Centre. He also said that people were being incited by those who had not read the notification properly.

Apparently taking a swipe at Janata Dal (Secular) member S.L. Bhojegowda, who had earlier said that there could be “bloodshed” if the report is implemented, he said, “Keralam did not follow the confrontation model. It reviewed the report and successfully implemented it.” He also questioned the seriousness of the government in holding the session days before the window for the State to file an objection closes.