Kerala Opposition questions appointment of new Chairman for State Child Rights Commission

Kerala Opposition on Friday questioned appointment of vocate Majkumar KV as Chairman of Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights terming it as a "very unfortunate decision". Opposition Leer Ramesh Chennithala alleged that this decision was taken without considering sentiments of people. He ded that amid rising cases of child abuse, a person who did t have any 'qualification' for post h been appointed as Chairman.

" appointment of vt. Majkumar KV as Chairman of Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights is a very unfortunate decision. This shows that government is t considering sentiments of people. We are all aware that child abuse is on increase. But government has appointed a person which does t have any stature to become chairman of Child Rights Commission," Chennithala told  news ncy ANI.

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opposition leer alleged that usually retired chief secretaries or or persons with a considerable amount of experience were appointed as Chairpersons, however, Majkumar's "only qualification" was that he was a party member. "y have surpassed two judges who were very qualified to become Chairman," said Chennithala. He ded that "this is ruling party's decision and I feel people of Kerala will reject and oppose it". 

Kerala State cabinet earlier this week confirmed appointment of vocate K V Maj Kumar as chairperson of Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights. vocate h been earlier selected by a committee heed by social welfare minister K K Shailaja. opposition has raised objections on his appointment quoting move as 'political', given fact that he has considerable experience in dealing with child rights issues. 

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