BJP Criticizes Congress Government in Kerala Over PSC Controversy
BJPs Rajeev Chandrasekhar demands action from Kerala Governor on PSC irregularities, criticizing Congress leadership for inaction.
Thiruvananthapuram, October 29 (Daily Kiran) : Political tensions are escalating in Kerala over alleged irregularities and corruption within the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC). BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar met with Governor Om Prakash Mathur on Thursday, urging intervention in the matter. Accompanying him were three BJP legislators, representatives from the youth wing, and the party’s state vice president.
Following the meeting, Chandrasekhar addressed the media, launching a strong attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the state’s V.D. Satheesan government. He noted that while Gandhi travels across the country discussing ‘the echo of students,’ he should pay attention to the voices of students in Kerala. The true representation of student concerns, he argued, comes from PSC rank holders who have been denied justice by the Satheesan government for the past 150 days.
Chandrasekhar stated, “This is the Congress government in Kerala, Rahul Gandhi’s Congress government. On one hand, Gandhi is misleading people about student discontent nationwide, while on the other, he turns a blind eye to the corruption within the PSC and the injustices faced by students in his own state.”
He accused the Satheesan government of failing to take decisive action during its 150 days in power, despite the ongoing protests from PSC rank holders that predate the current administration. He emphasized that the chief minister has not taken the issue seriously.
The BJP leader highlighted that the state government only sprang into action after the Governor recommended a presidential intervention under Article 317, leading to inquiries with the PSC chairman in the last 48 hours. He called this a clear indication of how seriously the Congress party takes youth issues.
Chandrasekhar challenged Satheesan’s attempts to blame the previous government, questioning the promises made during the election campaign. He pointed out that Satheesan had assured voters of a new Kerala with ample opportunities for youth, yet students are now forced to protest by shaving their heads in front of the secretariat.
He asked, “Are these protesting students not children of Kerala? The government has achieved nothing in 150 days and is now blaming former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. If the previous government was at fault, why hasn’t an investigation been ordered against the PSC chairman? Why did the High Court have to question the possible collusion between CPM and Congress?”
In closing, Chandrasekhar cautioned Satheesan against trying to emulate Rahul Gandhi, suggesting that while Gandhi has lost credibility, Satheesan still has a chance to maintain his reputation. He warned that if Satheesan continues to make excuses, he too risks losing all credibility.
