: The Opposition Congress in Kerala Monday lashed out at local administration minister K T Jaleel, demanding his ouster in the nepotism row,even as his relative, who was appointed as general manager in a Minorities corporation, stepped down following mounting protests.
The Muslim Youth League had on November 2 alleged that Adeeb K T, a cousin of Jaleel, was appointed general manager in the Kerala State Minorities Development Finance Corporation, flouting rules.
"The Minister's relative stepping down from the post is not going to end the issue. He has to resign from the post. Otherwise the United Democratic Front (UDF) will take up the protests," leader of the opposition in the Kerala assembly Ramesh Chennithala said in a statement here.
He alleged that there was blatant violation of procedures and the law in the appointment.
"The resignation proves it. Serious allegations are coming out against the minister every day. Still the CPI(M) leadership is protecting him," he said.
Amid strong protests by the Muslim League, Adeeb had Sunday night had e-mailed his resignation to the corporation Chairman, which was accepted by the Director Board at Kozhikode Monday.