Thiruvananthapuram: It was a close shave for three ministers in the Kerala assembly on Friday when a lift's support gave way and it plunged into the basement.
Industries Minister P.K. Kunhalikutty, PWD Minister V.K. Ebrahim Kunju and Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob entered the lift near the speaker's office on the first floor.
The support snapped and the lift hit the basement.
A staff member attached to Kunhalikutty's office said: "The lift was to stop at the ground floor, but it did not and it dropped to the cellar.
The incident occurred soon after the assembly was adjourned as a mark of respect to Justice (retd) V.R. Krishna Iyer, who died on Thursday.
"It's rather a sorry state of affairs that such a thing has happened. Those responsible for upkeep and maintenance should give an answer on why this has happened," said opposition legislator A.M. Arif.
Industries Minister P.K. Kunhalikutty, PWD Minister V.K. Ebrahim Kunju and Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob entered the lift near the speaker's office on the first floor.
The support snapped and the lift hit the basement.
A staff member attached to Kunhalikutty's office said: "The lift was to stop at the ground floor, but it did not and it dropped to the cellar.
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The incident occurred soon after the assembly was adjourned as a mark of respect to Justice (retd) V.R. Krishna Iyer, who died on Thursday.
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"It's rather a sorry state of affairs that such a thing has happened. Those responsible for upkeep and maintenance should give an answer on why this has happened," said opposition legislator A.M. Arif.
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