THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Thiruvananthapuram Corporation has come up with an explanation regarding the appointment controversy against Mayor Arya Rajendran. The controversy was over the letter sent by the Mayor to the CPM district secretary to appoint CPM supporters to various posts in the health department under the corporation.

The Corporation said in its statement that neither the Mayor nor her office had sent out such a letter. It also said that the Corporation and the governing body are planning to take legal action against false propaganda.