{
  "id": 3966154,
  "title": "Keralam will conduct special recruitment if marginalised sections are inadequately represented in govt. service, says Chief Minister",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/keralam-will-conduct-special-recruitment-if-marginalised-sections-are",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T13:14:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/keralam-will-conduct-special-recruitment-if-marginalised-sections-are-inadequately-represented-in-govt-service-says-chief-minister/article71400325.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan announced that the State government will conduct special recruitment if it is discovered that marginalized groups are not adequately represented in government service. The government plans to examine recruitment conducted through the Kerala Public Service Commission every three years. If backward sections are underrepresented, special recruitment will be carried out. This commitment was made during the 163rd birth anniversary celebrations of social reformer Ayyankali, organized by the Cherama Sambava Development Society (CSDS). In the 2026-27 revised budget, Satheesan had previously announced that special recruitment drives would be implemented to ensure representation of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in government service. Satheesan vowed that the UDF government would strive to find solutions for the backwardness faced by Dalit Christians in Keralam, noting that they lack both Christian privileges and Dalit reservation benefits. He also promised the establishment of a college for the community organization, a pledge made during Oommen Chandy's tenure. The meeting addressed demands for adequate representation of Dalit community members in top posts across various governmental bodies. Speakers included MP Kodikkunnil Suresh, MLA Chandy Oommen, and CSDS general secretary Sunil Thankappan. Satheesan emphasized that the battles fought by Ayyankali for equal rights would continue to be remembered as long as Kerala exists.",
  "summary": "The government will examine recruitment made through the Kerala Public Service Commission every three years and conduct special recruitment if backward sections are not properly represented in service, says Satheesan",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Kodikkunnil Suresh urges Keralam govt. to appoint Devaswom board president from SC community",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/kodikkunnil-suresh-urges-keralam-govt-to-appoint-devaswom-board",
        "published": "2026-08-28T13:14:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}