Kerala Ministers Meet Guv on VC Appointments After SC Directive

• Kerala Ministers P Rajeev and R Bindu met Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to discuss vice-chancellor appointments for two technical universities.
• The meeting was held following a Supreme Court directive for the Governor and state government to reach a consensus on the VC selections.
• The appointments involve VCs for APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University and the University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology.
• Governor Arlekar reportedly expressed displeasure that ministers attended instead of the Chief Minister, and at the CM's public criticism.
• Law Minister Rajeev confirmed the discussion was per the SC directive and would continue, aiming for consensus with the Chancellor.

Why It Matters: This reflects a key power struggle impacting university leadership in Kerala.