UDF will clarify stance on PM SHRI soon: Minister
The United Democratic Front (UDF) government in Kerala is set to clarify its position on the PM SHRI scheme soon. Minister N. Samsudheen indicated that the previous Left Democratic Front (LDF) government had initially signed up for the scheme but later paused its implementation due to public backlash. The UDF is currently evaluating legal implications and its political stance regarding the scheme's federal principles and funding conditions.
- ▪The UDF government will clarify its stance on PM SHRI implementation soon.
- ▪The LDF government had signed up for the scheme but later put it on hold.
- ▪The UDF is exploring legal advice on the implications of withdrawing from the agreement.
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The United Democratic Front government will clarify its stance on implementation of PM SHRI in Kerala soon, Minister for General Education N. Samsudheen has said.At a press conference here on Tuesday, the Minister said the Left Democratic Front government had signed up for the scheme, but when it led to a furore it decided to keep the scheme in abeyance. The UDF government had succeeded the LDF government. “Legal advice will have to be sought on whether one of the parties to the memoradum of understanding can withdraw from it unilaterally. What will be the impact if it withdraws from the agreement. All this will have to be explored for a decision on PM SHRI.”The Minister underscored the UDF’s political opposition to the scheme.
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