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Kerala CM Satheesan Blames Ex-Governor Arlekar in PSC Chairman Row
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🗓 04 Nov 2026, 06:59 PM
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Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan accused former Governor R.V. Arlekar of recommending the removal of PSC Chairman M.R. Baiju to the President without consulting the state government.
The political landscape in Kerala has seen fresh tensions as Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan raised serious concerns regarding the removal of the Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) Chairman, M.R. Baiju. The Chief Minister alleged that the process was not conducted in accordance with constitutional norms, specifically pointing out the lack of consultation with the state government.
In a pointed remark, Satheesan stated that former Governor R.V. Arlekar recommended the removal of the KPSC Chairman directly to the President of India. The Chief Minister emphasized that such a significant administrative decision should have involved the state government, as per established protocols, but this step was allegedly bypassed.
This controversy has reignited debates over the balance of power between the state government and the Governor's office in Kerala. The Chief Minister's comments suggest a broader disagreement over administrative autonomy and the procedural integrity of high-level appointments and removals within the state's public service structure.
The incident highlights the ongoing friction between the ruling party and opposition factions, who are closely watching the implications of this administrative dispute on the state's governance and recruitment processes.
In a pointed remark, Satheesan stated that former Governor R.V. Arlekar recommended the removal of the KPSC Chairman directly to the President of India. The Chief Minister emphasized that such a significant administrative decision should have involved the state government, as per established protocols, but this step was allegedly bypassed.
This controversy has reignited debates over the balance of power between the state government and the Governor's office in Kerala. The Chief Minister's comments suggest a broader disagreement over administrative autonomy and the procedural integrity of high-level appointments and removals within the state's public service structure.
The incident highlights the ongoing friction between the ruling party and opposition factions, who are closely watching the implications of this administrative dispute on the state's governance and recruitment processes.