T.N. Higher Education Minister says CM need not be Chancellor of universities; VCK criticises remark
Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister P. Viswanathan stated that the current government does not need to follow the previous administration's policy of having the Chief Minister as Chancellor of universities. This remark has drawn criticism from VCK leader D. Ravikumar, who argues it undermines the state's rights. The Supreme Court's recent ruling on university governance adds further complexity to the situation.
- ▪Minister P. Viswanathan claimed the current government need not adhere to the previous stance on the Chief Minister's role as Chancellor.
- ▪VCK leader D. Ravikumar criticized the statement, suggesting it disregards the state's rights and the Supreme Court's verdict.
- ▪The Supreme Court had previously ruled on the authority of appointing Vice-Chancellors in Tamil Nadu universities.
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Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister and Congress MLA P. Viswanathan’s statement in Madurai on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) that the present Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam-led government need not adhere to the previous government’s stance that the Chief Minister should be the Chancellor of universities has invited criticism from the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK).During his visit to Madurai, the Minister had stated that the present government – headed by the TVK, in alliance with the Congress, CPI, CPI(M), VCK, and IUML – should not find it imperative to stick to the stand taken by the previous DMK government that the Chief Minister alone should be the Chancellor of State-run universities. He also said that Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will take a decision on this.
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