The Kerala government’s new administrative reshuffle has sparked controversy, with several ministers publicly expressing displeasure over the Chief Secretary’s unilateral decisions. The transfers and appointments were made without consulting the respective department ministers, leading to tension within the ruling front.
Key changes include the appointment of Rathan Khelkar as the Chief Minister’s secretary, transfer of contentious Kannur collector Arun K Vijayan to the Industries department without consulting minister PK Kunjalikutty, and sweeping changes across district collector posts. The reshuffle has raised questions about the working relationship between the bureaucratic and political leadership in the state.