THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: CPM state secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan said the stand of Governor Arif Mohammad Khan over the appointment of vice-chancellors in Kannur and Kalady Universities, is mysterious. The incumbent chancellor has the discretion. The chancellor is not one to give in to pressure. He said the government had not put any pressure on him.

The government has no intention to take over the chancellor post. The government has no plan to usurp the powers of the chancellor. The government wants the governor to continue in the chancellor post, he said.

The government will continue to create the atmosphere for him to work independently. There is no reason for the governor to take such a stand. This is an issue to be discussed and resolved by the governor and the government, he said.