Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Chandrasekhar alleges corruption over poor government school conditions despite spending
Rajeev Chandrasekhar visited a government school in Pappanamcode.
He said the school was in poor condition even though Rs 3.5 crore had been spent on its construction.
He reported that students still lacked drinking water, electricity and drainage.
He also said the roof leaked and the floors were damaged.
Chandrasekhar blamed the CPI(M) for corruption and neglect.
He said the school building had been opened during an election period by V Sivankutty.
He proposed fixing the urgent problems first.
He also proposed a larger plan to improve sports and other activities at the school.
Rajeev Chandrasekhar alleged corruption and neglect after visiting Government High School at Pappanamcode.
He said Rs 3.5 crore spent during the previous LDF government had not delivered basic facilities.
The school reportedly lacked drinking water, electricity and drainage, with a leaking roof and damaged floors.
Chandrasekhar said the building was inaugurated during an election period by former Education Minister V Sivankutty.
He proposed immediate repairs followed by a master plan for sports and extracurricular facilities, with deadlines for completion.
- Who
- BJP state president and Nemom MLA Rajeev Chandrasekhar made the allegations; V Sivankutty was identified as the former education minister and former Nemom MLA involved in the building’s inauguration.
- What
- Chandrasekhar alleged corruption and neglect over a government school’s poor condition despite Rs 3.5 crore in construction spending.
- When
- The report was dated September 20 and described the statement as being made on a Sunday; the year was not specified.
- Where
- Government High School at Pappanamcode, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Why
- Chandrasekhar said basic facilities were still missing and proposed repairs and a broader improvement plan.
- Alleged expenditure
- Rs 3.5 crore was allegedly fully spent on the school’s construction.
- Reported deficiencies
- The school allegedly lacked drinking water, electricity and drainage, and had a leaking roof and damaged floors.
- Previous government
- The spending occurred during the previous LDF government, according to Chandrasekhar’s allegation.
- Building inauguration
- Chandrasekhar said the building was inaugurated during an election period by former Education Minister V Sivankutty.
- First phase
- Immediate repairs and restoration of drinking water, electricity and drainage.
- Second phase
- A comprehensive master plan for sports and extracurricular facilities.
- Implementation
- Chandrasekhar said deadlines had been fixed and progress would be reviewed until completion.