Kerala Governor gives assent to Seshadrinathan’s appointment as State Election Commissioner
Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has approved the appointment of N. Seshadrinathan as the State Election Commissioner despite internal opposition. Critics, including the CPI(M), have labeled the appointment a political move to favor the BJP.
Why it matters
The appointment has sparked a controversy regarding the neutrality of the State Election Commission and highlights growing political tensions within the state's ruling coalition.
Kerala Governor, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, on Wednesday (July 1, 2026), assented to the United Democratic Front (UDF) government’s recommendation to appoint N. Seshadrinathan, judge, Family Court, Irinjlakuda, as the Kerala State Election Commissioner (SEC).
The article balances the government's decision with the specific criticisms raised by political opponents and internal party members.
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