Girl's suicide not due to lack of seats for plus one: Kerala education minister Vasudevan Sivankutty
The Kerala minister clarifies over seat shortages in schools, states that it appears unlikely for the student to not get seat, as only the first phase of allotment has concluded.
Alivia Mukherjee | June 12, 2024 | 03:16 PM IST
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala General education minister V Sivankutty on Wednesday said the suicide of a girl student in Malappuram district was unfortunate but dismissed reports that she had taken the extreme step because she did not get a seat for plus one during the admissions process.
The minister's reaction came as the Left government is facing intense criticism from opposition parties regarding the alleged shortage of seats in schools for higher secondary students in in the northern district of Malappuram. While speaking in the assembly, the minister said the details of the cause of death of the Class 10 pass-out student at the state-run school in Parappanangadi were sought from the police.
"As per the preliminary information, it is understood that there is no chance for the student not getting a seat. Only the first phase of the allotment has been completed. The second phase of allotment and the community quota admission are beginning today," he said.
Supplementary allotments and commencement of classes
Almost all students will get admission by the third phase of allotment, the minister explained. After this, there would be supplementary allotments and classes would begin only on June 24, Sivankutty said, adding that all students would be ensured admission in various courses by that time. "It is very painful that the child bid adieu without waiting for this," he said, and requested (the media) not to cause any mental stress to students and parents through "unnecessary discussion" about the plus one admission.
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