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  • CPM asks govt to shed cussed stand, maintain talks with protesters

    By Express News Service
    THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Left authorities is lastly preparing for a climbdown after its sustained belligerent posturing towards the agitation by job aspirants figuring within the PSC rank lists. Observing that the UDF has been reaping political good points out of the federal government’s cussed stance, the occasion directed the federal government to carry talks with the protesting job aspirants. On Friday, the protesters met Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, who assured them that he would take up the matter with the state authorities. 

    Meanwhile, the Congress management termed the CPM transfer “insincere”, with KPCC president Mullappally Ramachandran stating that the ruling occasion has modified its stance after realising that the general public sentiment is towards it.The CPM secretariat on Friday — attended by senior leaders together with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan — noticed that the UDF has been unleashing politically motivated agitation towards the federal government and that pressing measures have to be taken to curtail the identical. 

    The occasion directed the chief minister to provoke minister-level discussions at once. The CPM noticed that the federal government ought to take steps to persuade the agitators concerning the authorities’s stance in order to cease the Opposition from utilizing it as a political weapon towards it.

    The violence in entrance of the Secretariat is a part of this transfer, stated the occasion. “Both the CPM and government have an open approach in the matter. There’s a section of protesters who wants to make political gains and keep the issue alive till Rahul Gandhi arrives in the capital for culmination of Ramesh Chennithala’s yatra,” stated a CPM chief.

    Doors open for talks with protesters: Jayarajan

    “A section of protestors is attempting to create confusion among the masses and that needs to be prevented. However, there’s another section of genuine candidates who want the government to address the issue. The party feels the government should hold talks with this section of protestors and convince them about the government’s stance,” stated a senior CPM chief.

    The authorities has been sustaining that the job aspirants ought to come ahead for discussions. The CPM stated the federal government’s stance — that no talks might be held — will make the job aspirants flip hostile. The authorities ought to talk to them concerning the steps it had taken. The authorities will depute a few ministers to carry discussions. 

    “The government has been keeping its doors open for candidates. They can come forward for discussions any time,” stated Industries Minister E P Jayarajan.  The PSC Rank Holders Association welcomed the CPM directive to carry talks with the protestors.

    CM Meets Governor Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan met the governor on the Raj Bhavan late on Friday, in what was formally termed as a routine courtesy name. However, sources stated the PSC job aspirants’ stir additionally figured of their discussions.

  • CPM needs Vijayaraghavan to observe his language

    By Express News Service
    THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Well conscious that the media is looking for any of slip up, the CPM needs its state secretary-in-charge A Vijayaraghavan to be cautious and steer clear of making controversial feedback.This after the LDF convener’s comment on minority communalism kicked up a brand new row on Thursday. Vijayaraghavan has defined earlier than the occasion that he hasn’t made any such remarks, however sources say the occasion just isn’t proud of pointless controversies, particularly when elections are simply across the nook.

    The occasion feels the visible media has been after its secretary in-charge hoping to money in on such sudden remarks, a senior chief stated. “TV channels have been latching on to his remarks only to fan new controversies” he stated.

    Senior leaders admitted that Vijayaraghavan did make some feedback which had been taken out of context blown out of proportion. “The party has brought this matter to his attention. He says he hasn’t made any such remark,” stated a senior CPM chief. 

  • CPM attempting to divide communities: Chennithala

    Express News Service
    KOCHI: Expressing concern over the makes an attempt to destroy the communal concord in Kerala, Opposition chief Ramesh Chennithala mentioned the CPM was attempting to divide the society for political good points. In an interview with TNIE throughout his go to to Ernakulam as a part of the Aishwarya Kerala Yatra, he mentioned the makes an attempt to unfold communal hatred was deplorable,Certain Christian social media teams have been campaigning in opposition to the Muslim League. Will it have an effect on the UDF within the meeting elections?

    The CPM is behind the transfer to divide Christians and Muslims for electoral good points. The individuals in Kerala can’t be deceived by such techniques. It is the chief minister and his occasion leaders who’re attempting to divide individuals. Such campaigns shall be successfully countered. Elections will come and go, however we must always not attempt to divide the individuals on communal traces.

    The authorities has termed the agitation launched by PSC rank-holders as politically motivated. How do you intend to handle the woes of the job aspirants?The points raised by the PSC rank-holders are real and the federal government ought to take a extra lenient method in direction of them. They are usually not attempting to topple the federal government. The ministers and occasion leaders are mocking and difficult them. The authorities ought to resolve the problem although talks.

    The residents of the excessive ranges are involved concerning the Eco Sensitive Zone notification which they worry will curb agricultural actions. What is the UDF stand on the problems raised by the farmers?The buffer zone subject is a creation of the LDF authorities. While there may be zero buffer zone in Tamil Nadu, the Kerala authorities has beneficial 0 to 1km buffer zone which can have an effect on the livelihood of the individuals dwelling within the periphery of the forests. The notification has triggered concern among the many settlers and the federal government ought to evaluate the proposals.

    The latest row over appointments in universities has triggered concern among the many job aspirants. Will the UDF convey recruitment of instructing workers in universities below the PSC?A couple of appointments made by the LDF authorities in universities have triggered an issue. The UDF will convey all college appointments below the PSC.

    Morale was low amongst Congress staff whenever you began the Aishwarya Kerala Yatra. Do you assume your yatra has helped elevate the morale?I agree that the morale of the employees was low after the native physique elections. But now, the political environment has utterly modified. There is a new-found enthusiasm among the many staff and a shift within the individuals’s opinion in favour of the UDF is seen. The row over backdoor appointments and the boastful perspective in direction of the protests of the PSC rank-holders have left the youth crestfallen who are actually turning in direction of the Congress.

    There have been allegations that the federal government is filling authorities vacancies with occasion members. Will the UDF evaluate the choices if it involves energy?All unauthorised appointments shall be scrutinised. There is anarchy and even a international citizen has been appointed as IT fellow, which is deplorable. The providers of all who dealt with the Facebook web page of the chief minister have been regularised. If we come to energy, the UDF will even wind up the Kerala Bank which is functioning with out the correct sanction from the Reserve Bank of India.

  • MA Baby: No try and impose Left view on Sabarimala forcibly

    By Express News Service
    THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Despie one of the best makes an attempt of the CPM management to keep away from the Sabarimala controversy forward of the meeting election, Left leaders nonetheless discover it a frightening process to elucidate the occasion’s stance on the problem.

    Even after the management made it clear {that a} dialogue on the ladies’s entry to the Ayyappa temple could be related solely after the Supreme Court pronounces its closing verdict, political observers say there’s nonetheless confusion throughout the occasion concerning the concern.

    CPM politburo member M A Baby on Tuesday clarified the Left is not going to attempt to impose its view on Sabarimala forcibly. He additionally denied reviews, attributed to him, that the federal government would file a recent affidavit on Sabarimala by amending its earlier affidavit. The senior chief clarified his stance forward of the occasion secretariat meet scheduled on Wednesday. The assembly is predicted to debate candidate choice for meeting ballot. 

    Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Baby denied making such a comment. “The case is currently before the Supreme Court. CPM is of the view that the matter can be discussed after the verdict is out,” he stated. He alleged the Congress has been attempting to rake up Sabarimala forward of polls with the intention to divert consideration from folks’s points. “The SC bench is going to consider all aspects and the extent of rights and limitations for governments in matters related to belief. In such a scenario, it should be assessed whether the UDF’s promise of a legislation amounts to mere foolishness or bravado,” he stated. 

    The CPM chief made it clear that if the Left is in energy when the SC points its verdict, discussions shall be held with all stakeholders on the sensible features of implementing the decision. “No attempt would be made to impose the party’s view forcibly. The attempt would be to arrive at a societal consensus. The campaign that a new affidavit would be filed, is not in tandem with neither my own perspective nor that of the party. What is being flaunted as factual, is actually a distortion of facts,” he stated.

    ‘CPM trying to cheat devotees again’T’Puram: CPM’s new stand on Sabarimala affidavit is nothing however a tactical transfer to cheat devotees once more, stated KPCC president Mullappally Ramachandran. “At one time the Chief Minister was keen to project it as an issue between upper and lower class,” he stated.  “When the UDF comes to power, we will bring a legislation. Sabarimala is not a vote bank political issue for the UDF,” stated Mullappally.

  • Govindan’s comment misinterpreted: Ramachandran Pillai

    By Express News Service
    THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With the Left entrance discovering itself in an ideological dilemma over CPM chief MV Govindan’s comment on dialectical materialism, a number of senior leaders have come out explaining the Left stance whereas primarily rejecting the comment. Govindan, a CPM Central Committee member, had stated on Saturday that it was impractical to implement dialectical materialism in India.

    His comment kicked up an ideological debate not simply inside the Left however throughout political circles. In the backdrop of the Sabarimala concern, the talk has pressured the Left to clarify its stance. Opposition Congress and the BJP have identified that the comment exhibits the actual state of the Left within the state. 

    While CPI state chief Kanam Rajendran rejected the comment, CPM Politburo member S Ramachandran Pillai stated: ‘’Dialectical materialism just isn’t a mantra. It’s a continuously evolving idea and varieties the essential tenet of Marxism,” he stated. 

    Pillai advised TNIE that Govindan’s remarks had been misinterpreted.“Dilalectical materialism is the basic perspective of Marxism. Govindan was saying that it wouldn’t be imposed upon anyone forcibly. In our society, we have religious freedom—the freedom to believe and worship. Similarly, we have the freedom to not believe too. But none of these will be imposed on anyone,” he stated.

    The senior CPM chief identified that dialectical materialism per se has been a creating faculty of thought. “Marx and Engels developed this idea maintaining in thoughts the expansion of mankind until then. Later, all Communist events and leaders, and even non-Communists who imagine in dialectical materialism, contributed in additional creating the idea. After Marx and Engels, it was developed by Lenin, and additional by nearly all Communist social gathering leaders.

    Currently, we too are concerned in taking it ahead. It’s a science and it develops like another science. Govindan was merely saying that we Communists won’t attempt to impose our beliefs on society. He was mentioning in regards to the necessity of a cultural background for additional growth of dialectical materialism,” he elaborated.

    Ideology not irrelevant: KanamT’Puram: CPI state chief Kanam Rajendran indicated that he doesn’t agree with M V Govindan remarks. “I don’t think M V Govindan would make such a statement,” he stated including that the ideology has not change into irrelevant. The Communist social gathering has at all times tried to assist  believers,” he stated. The UDF thinks it might probably reap some advantages from Sabarimala. But Sabarimala just isn’t a problem within the election, he stated. CPM politburo member M A Baby too got here out explaining, “M V Govindan didn’t say that it’s impractical here. It should be implemented based on the peculiarities of each country, its rate of socio-political, economic and cultural growth. In India, the ideology should be implemented keeping in mind the level of awareness also,” Baby stated.

    Communist leaders HAVE accepted the failure of their ideology: BJPT’Puram: The admission by Communist leaders that their ideology has change into irrelevant factors to the entire decline of Left events, BJP state president Okay Surendran stated. Surendran was referring to senior CPM chief M V Govindan’s feedback on dialectical materialism within the Indian context. The BJP chief advised reporters in Thrissur that Left leaders ought to disband Communist events and change into part of the nationalist motion. “Communism has failed as its leaders have shied away from accepting the ideals of nation,” he stated. 

  • UDF attempting to divide Kerala on communal traces: Vijayaraghavan

    By Express News Service
    THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: CPM state secretary in-charge A Vijayaraghavan has alleged that the Congress-led UDF has been attempting to divide Kerala society on communal traces. While UDF has been utilizing its state tour for spreading false campaigns, BJP is resorting to communal campaigns through the go to of its nationwide president JP Nadda. He mentioned the Left authorities in Kerala has been elevating different insurance policies towards the financial insurance policies of the Centre. 

    CPM has determined to organise main agitations towards the BJP authorities on the Centre.Vijayaraghavan alleged that anti-democratic makes an attempt are being made to silence the continued farmers’ agitation in Delhi, with even sedition fees being levelled towards those that criticise the Union authorities’s insurance policies. 

    ‘Reports baseless’Vijayaraghavan denied studies that the celebration had corrected him for his remarks towards the Muslim League. “The party correcting me is a matter of pride for me. If there are any limitations or lapses on our part, then the party is sure to correct us. The Communist party’s intervention in this regard is meant to correct us. However in this particular matter, media reports are not based on facts,” he mentioned.

    ‘Won’t maintain fielding similar individuals’The CPM will keep away from the identical candidates from contesting within the elections, Vijayaraghavan mentioned. The celebration is not going to area the identical individuals repeatedly. The celebration will current to the lots a consultant panel for the polls. Those who contested twice and gained will likely be averted.

    CPM urges Cong to make stance clear on MP’s commentsT’Puram: Terming senior Congress chief Ok Sudhakaran’s comment towards Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan ‘heinous’, the CPM on Thursday urged the Congress to make its stance clear within the matter. “Congress leaders ought to make clear their stance on Sudhakaran and his remarks. The chief minister has been insulted through the Congress’ Aishwarya Kerala Yatra.

    Sudhakaran has been making deeply insulting remarks and has been indulging within the character assassination of the CM,” mentioned CPM state secretary-in-charge A Vijayaraghavan. He mentioned such heinous remarks towards the CM had been made by a frontrunner who’s a sitting MP. Such statements can’t have a spot in a contemporary society and ought to be condemned, he mentioned.

    ‘UDF took up Sabarimala issue as easy way for electoral victory’

    T’Puram: Underscoring its resolution to not take UDF’s Sabarimala bait, the CPM management mentioned individuals would reject the opposition’s technique to mislead. “UDF has taken up this topic (Sabarimala issue) as an easy way for electoral victory after Oommen Chandy assumed charge of its campaign,” the CPM alleged in an announcement.  The challenge is at the moment earlier than the Supreme Court. The subsequent plan of action can be taken solely after the courtroom takes a name on this regard.

    The CPM mentioned that it’s of the view that after the Court points its verdict, talks ought to be held with all sections of individuals to reach at a consensus. The UDF’s plan to usher in a laws if it involves energy is aimed toward duping the frequent man, noticed the CPM. Briefing reporters on celebration choices after the state committee meet, secretary-in-charge A Vijayaraghavan flayed the UDF stance. “When the matter is already before the Supreme Court, how can they say a legislation would be brought in? That is just not possible,” he mentioned.

  • UDF begins marketing campaign with ‘communal’ strike at CPM

    By Express News Service
    THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) kick-started its marketing campaign for meeting elections on Sunday by portray the LDF and the BJP with the identical brush and accusing the CPM and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of “deliberately trying to communalise” Kerala.

    Speaker after speaker on the launch of the ‘Aishwarya Kerala Yatra’ — the UDF’s statewide election marketing campaign — focused the CPM for making an attempt to demonise the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML). “The chief minister is pitting Hindus against Muslims and Muslims against Christians,” mentioned Opposition chief Ramesh Chennithala, who’s main the yatra from Kasaragod to Thiruvananthapuram. “Why does Vijayaraghavan (CPM state secretary in-charge) hate the Muslims so much? Why does he hate the IUML so much?” Chennithala requested. Vijayaraghavan has been constantly accusing the Congress of being subservient to the League and the Muslim-majority celebration of opening the doorways of the UDF to “Islamist” outfits.

    Former chief minister Oommen Chandy, who flagged off the yatra at Kumbla in Kasaragod, mentioned the LDF authorities wasted its mandate by indulging in violent and hate politics and spreading communalism for the previous 5 years. Chennithala mentioned Panakkad’s household at all times gave thrust to secularism. 

    “WHEN Babri Masjid was demolished, there was no bloodshed in Kerala because of efforts of Panakkad Shihab Thangal,” Chennithala mentioned.He mentioned it was harmful to painting the Muslims in Kerala who had given land and helped construct temples and church buildings as communalists. 

    “The CM is playing with fire by creating a chasm between Muslims and Christians,” he mentioned. Chandy mentioned the LDF authorities had no intention to resolve the Sabarimala deadlock nevertheless it shattered the peace within the state by difficult the devotees. Chennithala mentioned if the UDF involves energy, it might herald a legislation to guard the religion of devotees. 

    Chandy mentioned the LDF authorities didn’t herald any large initiatives however managed to balloon the debt to Rs 3.2 lakh crore from Rs 1.57 lakh crore when the UDF left the federal government. IUML chief P Ok Kunhalikutty mentioned the CPM claimed it was resisting the communal politics of the BJP throughout India. “But in Kerala, it was parroting the BJP,” he mentioned. 

    “If the LDF government was confident of its work, why was it indulging in hate-mongering and spreading communalism?” he requested.The yatra would culminate in Thiruvananthapuram on February 22.

  • CPM taking part in communal card: Congress chief Oommen Chandy

    By Express News Service
    MALAPPURAM: Congress chief Oommen Chandy has slammed CPM state secretary in cost A Vijayaraghavan for stating that Congress leaders are visiting the home of IUML patron Panakkad Hyderali Shihab Thangal to broaden their alliance with fundamentalist spiritual events. 

    The former chief minister, after inaugurating the Congress block workplace at Tirur on Sunday, mentioned Vijayaraghavan has been taking part in communal card for petty political beneficial properties. He additionally termed his criticism as ‘sour grapes’.

    “Vijayaraghavan was disappointed as he couldn’t visit Panakkad house. I’ll visit Panakkad house again. CPM leaders dilute their stands easily as per the circumstances for political gains. They were not reluctant to welcome the party of K M Mani whom they had accused of being corrupt. UDF still sticks to the stand that Mani was not a corrupt leader. UDF will face the upcoming assembly elections unitedly,” Chandy mentioned.

    Other Congress leaders together with Opposition chief Ramesh Chennithala had additionally flayed Vijayaraghavan ’s statements. Chennithala mentioned CPM has been making an attempt to create communal divisions within the state. Political analysts say CPM is adopting the identical ways of BJP to create communal polarisation within the state.

    “Congress leaders visiting the IUML supremo’s house is usual. IUML leaders play an important role in resolving internal issues in UDF. By projecting the visits as attempts to seal tie-ups with communal parties, CPM tries to evoke anti-Muslim emotions and consolidate Christian votes. This is a dangerous move and will only help BJP in the long run,” mentioned political analyst C R Neelakandan. 

    He mentioned CPM’s plan to achieve votes by the communal marketing campaign would possibly backfire within the elections. “The UDF under the leadership of Chandy will attack the communal agenda. Its top brass has already launched it. This anti-Muslim stand taken by CPM might help UDF to increase its Muslim vote share. Also, Christian votes are unlikely to consolidate in CPM’s favour. A secular party like CPM should step back from communal campaigns understanding these facts,” he mentioned. 

    CPM Malappuram district secretary E N Mohandas mentioned Vijayaraghavan’s statements had been misinterpreted by UDF. “CPM has always taken a firm stand to protect the rights of minorities in the country. The party state secretary’s criticism was against the association of UDF with Jamaat-e-Islami. The IUML is trying to escape criticism by projecting these statements as attacks on Muslim community,” he mentioned.

    IUML has not sought extra seats: ChennithalaKasaragod: IUML has not sought extra seats within the meeting elections, Ramesh Chennithala mentioned on Sunday. He was in Kasaragod to steer the Aishwarya Kerala Yatra. On Oommen Chandy contesting from Nemom in Thiruvananthapuram, Chennithala mentioned it was solely a suggestion. The Nemom meeting section is represented by BJP’s O Rajagopal and is taken into account as a stronghold of the saffron occasion. Chandy has rubbished the thought and mentioned he was wedded to Puthuppally, a constituency he represented for 50 years. IUML contested in 24 seats and received 19 in 2016. After the exit of LJD and KC(M)’s Jose Ok Mani faction from UDF, round 14 seats can be up for grabs. IUML sources mentioned the occasion is eyeing as much as 30 seats this time. Chennithala mentioned there wouldn’t be any disagreement over seat-sharing in UDF. The allies would sit collectively and determine on seats, he mentioned. On the chief ministerial candidate, he mentioned the occasion’s excessive command would determine after the election. Chennithala mentioned there can be a UDF wave within the meeting election. He mentioned he was taking out the yatra to show the LDF authorities’s alleged ‘corruption and criminality’ and search sustainable options to joblessness and a shrinking economic system.

    CPM grooming BJP as various to UDF: PremachandranKasaragod: “CPM is grooming BJP into a ‘relevant’ political party with the vile agenda of scaring and cornering 46% of religious minority votes in the state,” mentioned Revolutionary Socialist Party chief and MP N Ok Premachandran. He mentioned CPM and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had been persistently whipping up anti-Muslim sentiments amongst Hindus by making statements like Congress was being managed by IUML. He was talking on the launch of Aishwarya Kerala Yatra at Kumbla. “CPM’s strategy is to drive UDF’s Hindu voters to BJP’s fold,” he mentioned. “By saying that Congress and UDF have become irrelevant in Kerala, I think what the CM meant is that BJP has become relevant,” he mentioned. This is CPM implementing BJP’s politics, he mentioned. However, CPM ought to keep in mind that BJP was the principle occasion in a number of northeastern states, the place Christians had been in majority, he mentioned. “Those rooting for another term for Pinarayi should keep in mind the first and second terms of the Modi government. While he spoke about development and welfare in the first, the second saw Jammu and Kashmir losing its statehood and special status, the Citizenship Act being amended, the farm laws being rammed through and the PM becoming the prime tantri,” he mentioned.

  • CPM reaches out to sad NCP

    By Express News Service
    THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: CPM has begun makes an attempt for a consensus inside the entrance over Pala seat. The CPM management reached out to the NCP which has been sad over Pala. The LDF has additionally began casual discussions on seat-sharing. CPM and CPI leaders held talks with Kerala Congress Jose Ok Mani faction on Wednesday.

    CPM, as a method to stop NCP from leaving, has been dilly-dallying on talks over Pala seat. There are indications that it has provided Rajya Sabha seat to NCP as a substitute of the Pala seat. NCP is prone to soften its earlier stance over Pala, stated sources. 

    “It seems the issue will soon be settled. NCP may take the Rajya Sabha offer,” stated a senior Left chief.Meanwhile, the LDF meet on Wednesday skipped discussions on seat-sharing inside the entrance. Before the meet, NCP state chief T P  Peethambaran stated he would elevate the problem of Pala seat earlier than the entrance. However after the assembly, the NCP softened its stance.

    Sources stated NCP tried to lift Pala challenge on the LDF meet. Though Peethambaran opined that seat-sharing talks ought to start earlier than LDF’s Kerala yatras, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan stated it may be mentioned later. Speaking to the media after the assembly, Peethambaran stated social gathering nationwide president Sharad Pawar will take a ultimate name on social gathering stance. “Currently, there’s no motive to sever ties with the LDF.

    The challenge of Pala seat didn’t come up for dialogue as no talks had been held on seat sharing,” he added. Later addressing the media, LDF convener A Vijayaraghavan stated the entrance will start seat discussions as soon as the election notification is issued.  “There are no issues in the NCP regarding Pala seat. They may have certain opinion. Other than that there are no issues,” he stated.

    Mani C Kappan provides LDF meet a missNCP chief and Pala MLA Mani C Kappan didn’t attend the LDF meet on Wednesday. Speaking to the media within the morning, Kappan stated he’ll attend LDF assembly solely after holding talks with NCP nationwide president Sharad Pawar. Speaking to media after the LDF meet, NCP state chief T P Peethambaram, nevertheless, stated as a result of Covid situation, it was determined that solely two individuals wanted to attend the assembly. NCP chief and minister A Ok Saseendran attended the assembly.

    No talks on seat sharing: Jose Ok ManiSpeaking to the media after the LDF meet, KC(M) chairman Jose Ok Mani stated no discussions had been held on seat sharing inside the entrance. The Pala meeting seat challenge may also come up for talks. “Soon talks will begin on seat-sharing. No discussions were held on the number of seats also,” he stated.

  • MV Jayarajan feeling higher: Medical consultants

    By Express News Service
    KANNUR: CPM district secretary MV Jayarajan, who’s beneath therapy for Covid 19 and pneumonia on the Kannur GMCH, Pariyaram, is feeling higher now, stated hospital authorities. According to the workforce of consultants attending on the CPM strongman, the therapy ought to proceed contemplating the menace posed by the illness.

    On Monday, a workforce of medical consultants from Kozhikode MCH led by essential care consultants A S Anoop Kumar and P G Raju had examined Jayarajan on the directons of Health Minister K K Shailaja. The workforce submitted its report on his well being to the MCH authorities.

    In the night, one other workforce from the Thiruvananthapuram MCH led by essential care consultants  S S Santhosh Kumar and Anil Sathyadas examined Jayarajan.