Governor’s appointment of Sajitha Rani as Kerala Agricultural Varsity V-C (in-charge) sparks row
The Governor of Kerala has appointed T. Sajitha Rani as the Vice-Chancellor in-charge of Kerala Agricultural University, bypassing the state government's recommendation. This move has sparked a political row, with state ministers accusing the Governor of unilateral action and violating democratic principles.
Why it matters
The incident illustrates the ongoing friction between state governments and centrally-appointed Governors in India regarding administrative and academic appointments.
Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has issued orders appointing T. Sajitha Rani as Vice-Chancellor (in-charge) of the Kerala Agricultural University (KAU). Dr. Sajitha Rani is currently Dean at KAU’s College of Agriculture, Padannakkad.
The article reports on the conflict by providing quotes and perspectives from both the state government ministers and the Governor's office.
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