Oppn stages walkout from assembly

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:  The opposition LDF staged a walkout from the assembly for denying permission for the adjournment motion seeking discussion on the death of tribal woman due to absence of doctors in Attappady. The motion was moved by K V Vijayadas.


Health Minister V S Sivakumar while replying said doctors in hospitals of Attappady and Kottathara taking mass leave is dereliction of duty. A report has been sought from the director of the health department. Steps will be taken as soon as the report is obtained. The opposition boycotted the assembly dissatisfied over the reply.

Oppn stages walkout from assembly

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The opposition LDF staged a walkout from the Kerala Assembly in protest against denial of permission for the adjournment motion moved in connection with the taking over of Nelliyambathy Estate.


The forest department is trying to return the Nelliyambathy estate back to the owners, the opposition alleged. The counsel for the government is not taking the case seriously. Chief whip P C George and some UDF leaders are helping the encroachers to encroach the land of the forest department, alleged V Chenthamarakshan.


Minister K B Ganesh Kumar said the estates in Nelliyambathy will not be given to private persons. The government will take over all estates which violated title deeds. The minister also added that there were no discrepancies in taking over the land.