Thu Dec 05 15:09:28 UTC 2024: ## Kerala Minister Accuses Governor of Misinterpreting Supreme Court Judgments
**Thiruvananthapuram, December 5, 2024** – Kerala Higher Education Minister R. Bindu has leveled serious accusations against Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, alleging that he is misinterpreting Supreme Court judgments to serve his own interests, particularly concerning the appointment of Vice-Chancellors in state universities.
In a press conference on Thursday, Minister Bindu criticized the Governor for his actions, claiming they undermine the constitutional boundaries between the Governor’s office and the state government. She stated that the Governor’s actions contradict both university acts and recent Kerala High Court directives.
The Minister emphasized the state government’s authority over the funding, supervision, and overall operation of public universities. She argued that the Governor, who also serves as Chancellor of these universities, has been acting against the state’s best interests. The accusations highlight an ongoing power struggle between the state government and the Governor regarding university governance.
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