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The Hindu
27-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Kalaignar University to function from June: Minister Govi. Chezhiaan
Higher Education Minister Govi. Chezhiaan on Sunday said that the newly announced university in Kumbakonam, named after former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, will start functioning from the 2025–26 academic year. 'The university will start functioning from June this year,' he told reporters in Kumbakonam. Commenting on the ongoing dispute between the State government and Governor R.N. Ravi over the appointment of Vice-Chancellors, Mr. Chezhian reiterated that the Supreme Court had stated that the Governor did not have the authority to appoint VCs. 'The Governor has been indulging in improper actions. Vice-chancellors have acted according to their respective university regulations. The Governor does not have the right to convene such meetings,' he said, commenting on the vice-chancellors boycotting the recent meeting convened by the Governor. Dismissing TVK leader Vijay's recent criticism of the DMK, Mr. Chezhiaan said it would have no impact on the party's prospects. With the AIADMK forced to continue its alliance with the BJP after talks with TVK failed, all other parties in Tamil Nadu were only competing for second place while the DMK's victory remained secure. Mr. Chezhiaan inaugurated two extended bus routes of the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC), Kumbakonam division. The services include Route A49 (Kumbakonam–Kudavasal via Enanallur) and Route 16B (Mayiladuthurai–Thirupanandal via Thiruloki), introduced in response to local demands for improved connectivity.
The Hindu
25-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
V-Cs refrained from taking part in conclave due to SC verdict, says Higher Education Minister
Intimidating people runs in the DNA of Bharatiya Janata Party. But the State government has in its DNA, the courage to fight for its rights, said Higher Education Minister Govi. Chezhiaan here on Friday. In response to the charge by Governor R.N. Ravi that the State government had threatened Vice-Chancellors of State universities because of which they did not attend the V-Cs conference he had organised in Ooty, Mr. Chezhiaan said the V-Cs were aware of the recent ruling of the Supreme Court which had passed the 10 Bills. The State Assembly had passed the Bills twice, but the Governor did not give his consent. The State government had to approach the Supreme Court which approved of them. Enraged by these developments the Governor convened the V-Cs conference with the aim of indulging in wrestling for power, Mr. Chezhiaan said. The V-Cs on their part refrained from the meeting as it would be against law. Recently the Bharatiya Janata Party has appointed a new leader for the State. The Governor might as well have opted for the post, he charged. The Governor could not digest that the Supreme Court had determined that Governors will have only three months to approve of Bills passed in the legislative assembly, which is why out of heartburn he invited the Vice President to the meeting he organised in Ooty, the Minister said. As Chief Minister of Gujarat Narendra Modi had charged that the Central government had not followed the recommendations of the Justice Mohan Punchchi Commission on the Centre - State relations which stated that politicians and persons with alternative ideals must not be made Governors. But, after becoming Prime Minister Mr. Modi was playing politics in non-BJP governments by appointing party politicians as Governors, Mr. Chezhiaan charged.
