Kerala CM defends B. Ashok’s appointment as Principal Secretary of Higher Education dept
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has defended the appointment of B. Ashok as Principal Secretary of Higher Education, dismissing claims of political bias. He also addressed ongoing controversies regarding university appointments and the implementation of the PM SHRI scheme.
Why it matters
The situation reflects the complex political tensions in Kerala regarding administrative appointments and the influence of central government schemes on state education.
Rejecting allegations by Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] leaders that the United Democratic Front (UDF) government is “aiding the saffronisation” of higher education in Kerala by revoking the suspension of IAS officer B. Ashok and appointing him as the Principal Secretary, Higher Education department, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan said appointments were not made after looking at the political background of officers in the IAS cadre.
The article provides a balanced account of the Chief Minister's defense against political allegations.
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