Allegations misleading, not based on facts: Chennithala hits back at Vijayan
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Ramesh Chennithala defends a recent government meeting with the Lokayukta against criticism from Pinarayi Vijayan.
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- Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala rejected accusations from opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan that a recent meeting with the Lokayukta was an attempt to undermine the judicial body's independence.
- Chennithala stated the meeting was convened at the request of the Lokayukta to address long-standing administrative and operational issues.
- He noted that similar meetings between the government and the Lokayukta occurred during previous administrations.
- The government and the Lokayukta discussed several logistical needs, including rule amendments, vehicle procurement, and digitisation efforts.
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Ramesh Chennithala
Home Minister
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“The allegation of the Leader of Opposition is like the old saying that what is known as black is being described as white”
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…Vijayan had alleged that he convened the meeting in Thiruvananthapuram and described it as a serious and anti-democratic attempt to bring the Lokayukta under the government's control and undermine its independence. " The allegation of the Leader of Opposition is like the old saying that what is known as black is being described as white ," Chennithala said. He said he had not intervened as Home minister to convene the meeting and that it was held after the Lokayukta officially requested the government to do so, citing the need for urgent government…
“If Pinarayi Vijayan closes his eyes and says it is dark, the darkness will be only for him”
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…the service conditions of its employees, notification of the Kerala Lokayukta Amendment Rules, 2024, relaxation of the ceiling limit for travel allowance and digitisation of its functioning, Chennithala said. " If Pinarayi Vijayan closes his eyes and says it is dark, the darkness will be only for him ," Chennithala said. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.…
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