Kerala Education Minister Under Fire from Archbishop Over Teacher Appointments

Changanassery Archbishop Thomas Tharayil criticizes Kerala General Education Minister V Sivankutty for neglecting assurances on teacher appointments in Christian-aided schools. The Archbishop disputes the minister's interpretation of a Supreme Court verdict affecting similar institutions. Sivankutty has warned school managements against misleading the public about vacancies.

In a pointed critique, Changanassery Archbishop Thomas Tharayil accused Kerala General Education Minister V Sivankutty of reneging on his promises concerning teacher appointments in Christian-aided schools.

The Archbishop argued that the Supreme Court ruling, which minister Sivankutty claims applies solely to Nair Service Society schools, should extend to Christian-managed institutions as well.

In response, Minister Sivankutty has cautioned some school managements not to lead the public astray, highlighting discrepancies in vacancy reporting, and pledging an investigation into unreported positions.

(With inputs from agencies.)