Kochi: After the state government sent an order to remove the governor as chancellor of universities, Governor Arif Muhammad Khan reacted. The governor said the state government did not have the power to remove him as chancellor. In Kerala, the governor has been the president of universities for centuries. He has made it clear that he will resist any attempts to unlawfully remove him and will not resign as chancellor.
No form of illegality will be tolerated in the universities. It will be ensured that qualified people are appointed to these posts. There is no personal opposition to the appointment of Priya Varghese, wife of Prime Minister KK Ragesh’s private secretary, to Kannur University. The Governor said individuals are not important and that no compromise will be allowed within the law.
Although he has assumed the position of pro tempore pro-rector of the technical university, dr. In response to reporters’ questions, the governor said Sisa Thomas’ complaint would be investigated. The university amendment ordinance to eliminate the governor and bring eminent persons in their respective fields as chancellor is now under consideration in the Raj Bhavan.
English summary: Will not allow violation of laws: Governor of Kerala
