Reconstitution of Kerala State Wildlife Board sparks controversy: Ruling UDF-backed environmentalists left out

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 2 (UNI) The reconstitution of the Kerala State Board for Wildlife has triggered criticism, with allegations that environmental activists associated with the ruling Congress-led UDF have been excluded and questions raised over the selection of certain members, including a person accused by conservationists of opposing forest and wildlife protection initiatives. The Board, headed by Chief Minister as chairman and the Forest and Wildlife Minister as vice-chairperson, has representatives from the Kerala Congress, Indian union Muslim League and Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) among its legislative members. Ullas Kovoor, Adv. Sebastian M.J. and C.K. Kasim have been nominated as members…