Thiruvananthapuram, Jan. 2 -- Kerala BJP Scheduled Caste Morcha State President Shajumon Vattekkad has called upon the State government to roll back the Cabinet decision to regularise temporary employees working in cultural centres, panchayat libraries, children's institutions, nurseries and similar establishments under gram panchayats and municipalities across Kerala.
He alleged that the decision would lead to the dilution of Scheduled Caste reservation and violate the mandatory 10 per cent quota for Scheduled Castes in government appointments.
Pointing out that thousands of Scheduled Caste candidates have written PSC examinations and registered with employment exchanges while awaiting appointments, he said the government's move amounts ...