Kerala’s General Education Minister, V. Sivankutty, has rebuked the Leader of the Opposition, V.D. Satheesan, for his comments on the state’s public education system and the Sabarimala gold theft case. Sivankutty defended the government’s investment of nearly Rs 9,000 crore in public education over the past decade, challenging the Congress to match such achievements in states under its governance.
Accusing Satheesan of politically motivated criticism detached from reality, Sivankutty refuted allegations linking him with the Sangh Parivar. He highlighted the Left’s closure of the BJP’s account in Nemom and alleged Satheesan’s past involvement in RSS-linked events, supported by documentary evidence.
Addressing the Sabarimala gold theft case, Sivankutty accused the Congress of hypocrisy in invoking religious sentiments while allegedly protecting individuals involved. He called for questioning Sonia Gandhi by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) under High Court supervision to uncover any potential criminal conspiracy.
Sivankutty raised concerns about the stolen gold allegedly being sold in Bellary, once represented by Sonia Gandhi, hinting at possible hawala or smuggling connections. He criticized Satheesan for spreading misinformation on various issues, questioning his credibility due to repeated contradictions and retractions.
Satheesan, in response, criticized Sivankutty’s behavior in the assembly, referencing an incident in 2015 when Sivankutty was seen jumping over a table with his underwear visible. He expressed disappointment in Sivankutty serving as the Education Minister while children study in Kerala’s schools.
