Thiruvananthapuram | Keralam General Education Minister N Samsudheen has sought an explanation from the Director of General Education over departmental approval for a scholarship examination being organised in collaboration with a publication associated with a right-wing organisation.
The move follows media reports that the Education Department granted permission for the Young Scholar Exam 2026, organised by the National Teachers' Council in association with Mayilpeely magazine.
Mayilpeely is the publication of Balagokulam, a right-wing organisation active among children in the state.
The minister has asked the Director of General Education to submit a detailed report explaining the circumstances under which the permission was granted, according to an official statement.
