Students’ Federation of India (SFI) ‘criminals’ have not learnt a lesson from the death of Pookode veterinary college student Sidharthan J.S. as evidenced by events that unfolded in Thiruvananthapuram on March 9, when SFI activists attacked Kerala Students Union (KSU) members and leaders in colleges with the blessings of the Chief Minister, alleged Leader of the Opposition V. D. Satheesan. He warned that if the “criminals” are not reined in, the Congress party will be forced to take up the protection of KSU members.
Addressing a press conference in North Paravur on Sunday, Mr. Satheesan demanded that the State government utilise ₹13,000 crore that is to be received from the Union government to pay pensions. Social welfare pension has been pending for seven months and the money being received from the Centre should be utilised to clear the arrears. Around 55 lakh families are suffering for the disruption in pension payments, Mr. Satheesan added.
Besides, he demanded that Medical Services Corporation should be paid to procure medicines for government hospitals and Supplyco too should be paid.
