Kerala CM vs Governor: A Clash Over University Appointments

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has accused Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar of contravening Supreme Court instructions in appointing vice chancellors for two technical universities. The Governor allegedly ignored a mandated list from Vijayan. The Supreme Court may intervene if a resolution isn't reached by December 9.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan accused Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar of violating Supreme Court directives concerning the appointment of vice chancellors for two technical universities.

The Governor reportedly disregarded a list of candidates provided by Vijayan, acting upon court instructions, and instead appointed his own choices.

The Supreme Court has indicated it might mediate if Vijayan and Arlekar don't reach an agreement by December 9, as tensions between state governance and federal oversight intensify.

(With inputs from agencies.)