Accusing Governor Arif Mohammed Khan of attempting to “saffronise” universities in the State, Higher Education Minister R. Bindu said his actions, unbecoming of a Chancellor, are intended to instigate riots in campuses. Speaking to mediapersons on the sidelines of the Navakerala Sadas in Kollam on Monday, Dr. Bindu flagged the “immaturity” and lack of restraint displayed by the Governor in dealing with the protests taken out by the student community.
She blamed Mr. Khan for ‘impeding the progress of the reforms that have been envisaged in the higher education sector.’
Referring to the nominations made by the Chancellor to the Senates of the Kerala and Calicut Universities, Dr. Bindu said the nominated students are unqualified to assume the responsibility. She appealed to the students to exercise restraint to prevent a further escalation of the issue.
