Did not refuse to meet KSU leaders, says Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has denied reports that he refused to meet with student union leaders regarding government appointments. He emphasized his availability to the public and clarified his stance on recent political controversies.
Why it matters
The clarification addresses political tensions and transparency concerns regarding government appointments and administrative accessibility.
The Chief Minister swept aside reports that he had refused to meet the Kerala Students Union (KSU) leadership in connection with the row over government pleader appointments.
At a post-Cabinet press briefing, Mr. Satheesan said anyone was free to meet him and that his office had not placed any restrictions on it. He said that hundreds of people come to meet him daily in connection with a wide range of issues.
The Chief Minister’s comments came in response to reports that he had refused to meet KSU president Aloshious Xavier amid controversies over the appointment of an individual with alleged past links to the Students Federation of India (SFI) as government pleader.
KSU leaders, including Mr. Xavier, had subsequently met the Chief Minister on Monday. Mr. Satheesan said he listened to their complaint and, on his part, explained the government’s stance on the issue.
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