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The 2025-26 Budget Session, the 13th session of the 15th Kerala Legislative Assembly, will spread over 27 days from January 17 to March 28.
Since the Chancellor serves as the Governor of all major universities in Kerala, the new UGC reforms will effectively grant the Governor more powers in the appointment of Vice Chancellors.
The Governor's decisive action reversed the state government's attempt to replace these trusted aides with personnel aligned with its interests and the State Home Department.
The ceremony was attended by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, members of his Cabinet, and senior leaders from various political parties.
He said he only exercised the authority entrusted to the governor as chancellor by the state assembly.
Outgoing Governor Arif Mohammed Khan will be honoured at a farewell event at the Raj Bhavan on Saturday.
Rajendra Arlekar was the 29th Governor of Bihar and previously served as the 21st Governor of Himachal Pradesh.
Key functions will include probing into rights violations of the elderly and managing care centres.
The CPM pointed out the Governor did not comply with the legal requirements or democratic norms that necessitate consultation with the govt for appointments in state-funded universities.
The Governor had earlier summoned the Chief Secretary and the DGP seeking an explanation on the matter, but the Chief Minister intervened to block it.
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