TRIVANDRUM: LDF convener EP Jayarajan favored the prospect of foreign investments in Kerala’s higher education sector. "No need to oppose the move if it does good for our education sector", Jayarajan quoted. To criticism about the volte-face from LDF that never really backed the move to privatize the education sector, the convener said the party is adapting to the demands of newer times and nothing else.

"Elite universities coming to India may be good for the country, and it is not within the ambit of state government to respond", Jayarajan said. The LDF convener looked optimistic about foreign funds coming to Kerala and said a much-needed upliftment of higher education in the state is imminent. He later insisted the government adapt to changing times and make Kerala compete with the thriving economies in the west.