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Vijayan links Kerala staff deaths to politically motivated transfers
Kerala opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan alleged on Facebook that politically motivated transfers under the UDF government drove a senior clerk, Ashalatha, to suicide and caused a senior paediatrician to suffer a heart…
The Story in Brief
Kerala opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan alleged on Facebook that politically motivated transfers under the UDF government drove a senior clerk, Ashalatha, to suicide and caused a senior paediatrician to suffer a heart attack. Police said Ashalatha's dying declaration mentioned mental difficulties at home and work but named no person or incident. The paediatrician, K V Radhamani, developed acute stress-induced cardiomyopathy after an employees' association confronted her over a transfer order she had no authority to sign. Doctors say recovery may take two to four weeks; the family has not filed a formal complaint.
The Hindu reports that Vijayan accused the government of withholding dearness allowance arrears and pension benefits, while dismissing 2,800 digital survey workers without salary arrears. The CM's office has not issued a detailed rebuttal. Police investigations into both incidents continue.
The Indian Opinion
Opposition and ruling parties are both playing politics with an employee's suicide before the facts are known. The police dying declaration records no specific harassment, while the doctor's family has yet to file a complaint. Instead of grandstanding on social media, Kerala's leaders should wait for the investigations. The real test will be whether the CBCID or vigilance probe confirms a pattern of vindictive transfers, or if this remains a tragedy without evidence.
Sources (2): hindustantimes.com, thehindu.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
