Contention Grows Over Teacher Appointments in Kerala's Christian Institutions
Archbishop Thomas Tharayil of Changanassery accuses Kerala's Education Minister V Sivankutty of neglecting promises made regarding teacher appointments in Christian schools. The Archbishop argues a Supreme Court ruling should apply to Christian-aided schools, contradicting the minister's stance. Tensions rise as concerns over vacancies in aided schools persist.
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In a development that's stirred discussions across Kerala's educational sector, Changanassery Archbishop Thomas Tharayil has publicly charged State Education Minister V Sivankutty with reneging on his commitments to Christian-managed schools regarding teacher appointments in the general category.
Adding to the controversy, Archbishop Tharayil has insisted that a recent Supreme Court ruling on teacher appointments in Nair Service Society schools should similarly apply to Christian-aided institutions, a point of contention the minister has dismissed.
In a press statement, Archbishop Tharayil expressed bewilderment at what he perceives as the government's obstruction, questioning why previous assurances seem to have been forgotten or disregarded.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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