THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The talks held between Governor Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar and government in the dispute over the appointment of vice chancellors, failed to reach a consensus. Although Ministers P Rajeev and R Bindu met the Governor at the Lok Bhavan, the Governor is firm in his stand that those chosen by him are deserved. The Governor also asked the ministers the reason for the chief minister’s absence.

The government tried to reach a consensus with the governor following the directions from the Supreme Court. The apex court also warned that it would make the appointments itself if they failed to reach an agreement. This was clarified by a bench led by Justices J B Pardiwala and Prasanna B Varale.

Two search committees chaired by retired Supreme Court judge Sudhanshu Dhulia were for

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