Plus One: Minister to hold talks with student organisations on June 25
The Hindu
Minister Sivankutty to discuss Plus One admission shortage with student groups, addressing protests and seeking solutions in Malabar.
Minister for General Education V. Sivankutty will hold talks with student organisations on Tuesday (June 25) in connection with Plus One higher secondary admission.
The talks are being held on the directions of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the wake of representations submitted by student organisations seeking a permanent solution to the “shortage” of Plus One seats in Malabar, particularly in Malappuram.
On the basis of the discussions with the organisations, steps will be taken if needed, a statement from the Minister’s office said on Sunday.
The student forums have been protesting at various places and courting arrest against the alleged apathy of the government in addressing the issue.
The Kerala Students’ Union (KSU) and the Muslim Students’ Federation have staged marches to the offices of regional deputy directors of higher secondary education. Activists of the organisations, affiliated to the Opposition, waved black flags at the Chief Minister in Kozhikode on Saturday.
The Students’ Federation of India (SFI) too has warned of protests if the issue is not addressed.
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