THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In an unexpected move, the Governor, Arif Mohammad Khan, has ordered the resignations of nine Vice Chancellors. He cited the recent order of the Supreme Court to demand their resignations. His demand was publicized through his Twitter handle.

In his tweet, he asked for the resignations of VCs of nine universities including Kannur, Fisheries, Kannur, and MG universities. Reports say he has ordered that the resignations reach him by 11.30 am, tomorrow.

Upholding the verdict of Hon'ble SupremeCourt dt 21.10.22 in Civil Appeal Nos.7634-7635 of 2022(@ SLP(c)Nos.21108-21109 of 2021) Hon'ble Governor Shri Arif Mohammed Khan has directed Vice Chancellors of 9 varsities in Kerala(see image) to tender resignation: PRO,KeralaRajBhavan pic.twitter.com/tsT5tQ9NJr

— Kerala Governor (@KeralaGovernor) October 23, 2022