Controversy in Kerala: Governor's Decision Sparks Debate Over University Leadership
Kerala's state government criticized Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar for inviting applications for the University of Calicut Vice-Chancellor position, calling it 'undemocratic.' State Higher Education Minister R Bindu accused the governor of overstepping and plans legal action, highlighting concerns of excessive power display by the Sangh Parivar.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Thiruvananthapuram | Updated: 05-11-2025 16:43 IST | Created: 05-11-2025 16:43 IST
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Kerala's political scene heated up as Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar's recent move to solicit applications for the Vice-Chancellor post at the University of Calicut drew governmental ire.
State Higher Education Minister R Bindu labeled the governor's action as 'undemocratic' and an encroachment on state-controlled universities, transforming the government into a 'mute spectator.'
The minister vowed legal action against the governor's notification, describing it as another example of 'excessive power' wielded by the Sangh Parivar nationwide.
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