MA Baby contradicts AK Balan’s assertion on KT Jaleel

By Express News Service
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: As the clamour for the removing of Minister KT Jaleel grows louder over the Lok Ayukta’s report, CPM politburo member MA Baby rejected the stance of Law Minister AK Balan over the problem. Balan had mentioned there was no want for Jaleel to step down instantly as he has determined to attraction towards the Lok Ayukta verdict. 

“Balan made the remark in his personal capacity as a law minister. The party stance on the issue was made clear by acting secretary A Vijayaragavan and politburo member Kodiyeri Balakrishnan,” Baby mentioned. The Lok Ayukata’s discovering was uncommon and needs to be mentioned within the public area. CPM has made it clear that the social gathering and chief minister will take a name on the matter after finding out findings and authorized features. This is the social gathering’s stance, he mentioned. 

However, he refused to go deep into the statements of Balan, who had earlier clarified that there was no priority of resignation primarily based on a decrease court docket verdict. “Jaleel’s relative was appointed on deputation. We need to confirm whether or not the particular person was eligible or not.  

No regulation states a relative can’t be appointed,” Balan mentioned.  Meanwhile, the Lok Ayukta report was handed over to the workplace of the CM in Thiruvananthapuram. It was handed over by particular envoy of the judicial physique. As per the regulation, motion needs to be initiated on the Lok Ayukta  report inside three months. The report has scathing remarks towards Jaleel.