The party leader of the UDF council alleges that many candidates came for the interview with letters of recommendation from CPI(M) leaders; The mayor dismissed the allegations
UDF council party leader alleges that many candidates came for interview with recommendation letters from CPI(M) leaders; The mayor dismissed the allegations
The United Democratic Front (UDF) council party of Kozhikode Corporation is planning to move court against the civic body if the rank list of casual workers gets dominated by CPI(M) supporters.
Following allegations of nepotism in contract appointments in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation recently, the UDF in its council meeting on Friday questioned several revised postings, both contract-based and temporary, in the Kozhikode Corporation. The mayor, however, dismissed the allegations or the influence of the CPI(M) in the posting.
“We have evidence that many candidates appeared for the interview with recommendation letters from CPI(M) leaders. After the rank list is released, we will know how true the allegations are and we will proceed accordingly,” said KC Sobhita, leader of the UDF council party in the council.
The UDF, in several previous council meetings, had questioned the approval of the mayor’s advance posting without consulting the council. “Despite many warnings, the mayor continues to do so. Why is it so quick to appoint someone before the council gets a chance to look into the matter?” Mr. Shobhita asked.
The corporation conducted an interview for around 1,000 persons for 120 temporary posts in casualty department whose rank list is expected soon. On Friday, regarding the demand for cancellation of temporary appointments. The mayor refused to allow the adjournment motion moved by Moideen Koya. He said 124 were contract/temporary workers, and 10 of them were appointed through the employment exchange. There were also some ex-servicemen who were working as security personnel.
The Council approved the appointment of four officials, to which the UDF disagreed. “We have been expressing dissatisfaction over several similar appointments in the recent past. Now is the time to proceed legally,” said Ms. Sobhita.