Guv accuses Kerala govt of political agenda in choice of VCs
Thiruvananthapuram: 12.12.2021
Kerala governor Arif Mohammed Khan reiterated on Saturday his observations that political interference plagues the higher education sector as the state government’s political agenda outweighs academic merit when vice chancellors were chosen.
Khan wrote to CM Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday, expressing his willingness to withdraw as chancellor of state universities. He told reporters in New Delhi that he was forced to write the letter as he had run out of options to ensure autonomy and integrity of universities. “The governor was made chancellor with an objective to ensure transparency,” he said.
Khan said he tried to avoid a confrontation, but the state government refused to get along. The governor alleged that the government tried to tie his hands during selection of VCs. Citing the instance of the government giving him a single candidate for the VC’s post in Sanskrit University, Kalady, he said he “could have selected the person best suited for the job” had there been more names.
The governor has advised the CM to lawfully assume the role of chancellor. TNN
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