Kerala PSC Removal Row: Former Governor's Recommendation Sparks Political Clash
Shivani CH 26 Oct 2026 2 min read 1 views
A political controversy has emerged in Kerala after former Governor Rajendra Arlekar recommended that President Droupadi Murmu remove Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) chairperson M. R. Baiju and other members of the commission.
The recommendation, made shortly before Arlekar left Kerala on October 22, has triggered disagreement among the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), the Congress-led opposition and the BJP. The issue is closely connected to an ongoing investigation into alleged recruitment irregularities.
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“Former Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar's recommendation to remove Public Service Commission chairperson M. R. Baiju and other members has triggered a political controversy over recruitment irregularities and constitutional procedures.”
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