THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Justifying the decision to appoint CPI(M) nominee Manoj Kumar as the chairman of Kerala State Commission For Protection Of Child Rights, CM Pinarayi Vijayan said he is a very eligible and a proactive person which is his qualification for the position.
"Chairman of Kerala State Commission For Protection Of Child Rights are appointed on the basis of normal guidelines. Eligible persons were interviewed and a person got the recommendation which is Manoj Kumar, the current chairperson. He is a person who can efficiently work in connection with child rights. Complaints are usual but that doesn't affect the selection. No rules were relaxed to select him", the chief minister said.