Former Supreme Court judge and chairman of the Press Council of India Markandey Katju has lashed out at the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government for its failure to provide sufficient higher secondary seats for the students of Malabar.
Addressing a meeting organised by P. Ubaidullah, MLA, to felicitate the toppers of SSLC examination here on Tuesday, Mr. Katju castigated the government by expressing his disgust and anger at Assembly Speaker A.N. Shamseer, who inaugurated the programme.
“I just can’t understand this. Here are the politicians…. What are you doing? If you can’t solve this problem, then resign and go home. And please convey this to your Chief Minister,” Mr. Katju said turning towards Mr. Shamseer amid thunderous applause from the audience.
Mr. Katju said that the difference between the number of students who passed SSLC exams and the number of higher secondary seats in Malabar was huge. He said seat shortage could be addressed if the Chief Minister and the Speaker wished.
Mr. Katju did not hide his displeasure and anger while chatting with Mr. Shamseer during the programme. He said it was the responsibility of those who were in governance to provide enough higher education seats for the students. “If you can’t do it, resign and go home,” he told Mr. Shamseer.
Mr. Ubaidullah presided over the function.
