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A fresh political row has erupted in Kerala, pitting Union Minister Suresh Gopi against state Education Minister V. Sivankutty. While interacting with the public in Idukki, Gopi took a swipe at the state minister after locals requested an English-medium school. He says, 'let government lose power and get an educated minister.' The remark drew a sharp retort from Sivankutty and widespread criticism, with many pointing out that Sivankutty holds a law degree. The transcript suggests Gopi's comment may also be a jab related to a 2015 incident where Sivankutty, then an MLA, was involved in a major ruckus in the state assembly. The episode has escalated the war of words between the BJP and the ruling CPM in the state.
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