Situation of many schools in state is deplorable: Satheesan
The condition of Thevalakkara school is particularly poor, according to the child rights commission, he said at a news conference in Kochi.
Everyone is responsible for this condition, he said. "Govt needs to take the initiative to improve the poor state of schools. That's why opposition sent a letter to govt. An audit was initiated to check the safety of all schools in Paravur constituency. A questionnaire with 30 questions was prepared for this purpose," Satheesan said.
"The audit will cover the safety of buildings and boundary walls, trees, kitchen hygiene and measures to prevent food poisoning.
After receiving the audit report, various agencies, including govt, will be tasked with implementing necessary actions. Such tragic incidents should not happen again," he added.
"It is not correct for a minister to say that the child should not have climbed up, which was the cause of the accident. Govt must take steps to prevent such incidents in future," he said.
"Departments should not be blaming each other as everyone has the responsibility.
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Govt's decision to resolve the strike at Kerala University is not being criticised. Opposition was the first to demand that the issues be resolved," Satheesan said.
"It is the children who are caught in the conflict between govt and governor. Instead of discussing and resolving minor issues, a situation has been created where no one can enter universities in Kerala," Satheesan alleged.
"If the protest was against the governor, why were universities shut down and staff and students beaten?" he asked.
Satheesan expressed confidence of UDF coming back to power with over 100 seats. He said Rs 742 crores collected by govt for the poor in Wayanad was not being used. "Despite receiving such a large amount, no houses were built for the poor in Wayanad, no rent was provided, no assistance for the treatment of those with serious illnesses and no help for children's education was given," he alleged.
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