Isaac violated code of conduct, complains UDF; Pathanamthitta collector seeks explanation
New Indian ExpressPATHANAMTHITTA/KOCHI: In the wake of a complaint by the UDF alleging violation of model code of conduct by CPM Pathanamthitta candidate T M Thomas Isaac, the district collector has sought an explanation from the former finance minister. The complaint by Varghese Maman, district chairman of the UDF, said Isaac was using the staff of Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council to offer various employment opportunities to youngsters. The former minister told TNIE that K-Disc’s initiative to help youngsters get jobs in various fields was a continuation of the initiative he had taken during the ‘Migration Conclave’ in Pathanamthitta from January 18-21, way before the elections were announced. On the allegation that he sought votes by attending a Kudumbashree meeting, the former finance minister said: “I had just gone to a Kudumbashree meeting, and if I have done anything wrong, I will be more cautious.”
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