Governor’s appointment of Sajitha Rani as Kerala Agricultural University V-C (in-charge) sparks row

Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has appointed T. Sajitha Rani, Dean of KAU’s College of Agriculture, as Vice-Chancellor (in-charge) of the university. This decision was made by Lok Bhavan despite opposition from Higher Education Minister Roji M. John, who criticized the Governor's unilateral action and violation of democratic principles. The government plans to discuss legal options regarding the appointment.