Will talk politics if necessary: Speaker Shamseer

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Speaker AN Shamseer on Tuesday said that it would be difficult for him to not talk politics and that he will show his political orientation in an appropriate situation. He also said that he will be completely neutral in the assembly. Speaking at the face-to-face program organised by the Journalists' Union, the Speaker said that besides helping to implement the government's policies, he will protect the rights of the opposition.

"Since the ruling party has the majority, there is no need to defend the government by talking politics. Until now, my task was to attack the opposition and protect the ruling party. I got the new mission due to the arrival of more youth in the ruling party. It is a new role, a new step in political life. I will comment on all matters related to the nation. I will perform my task well. I did not learn the assembly procedures by reading books, but by spending more time in the Assembly. I have good relations with opposition members. I was in the public arena even before I became an MLA. When I came to the assembly, those relationships became stronger," Shamseer said.

"Issues such as the governor's refusal to sign the bills can be resolved in a discussion between the government and the governor. Passing laws is not like making pappadam. Discussions, debates and objections are all part of it. Although there are healthy debates, arguments and clashes, there is a camaraderie between ruling and opposition members. The legitimate demands of the opposition will not be rejected," he added.