‘Needless fuss’: Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan defends posting former State poll chief Rathan Kelkar as his Secretary
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan defended the appointment of Rathan U. Kelkar as his Secretary, calling the controversy surrounding it unnecessary. He noted that no political party had previously criticized Kelkar's performance as Chief Electoral Officer. Satheesan emphasized that Kelkar is an efficient officer with a strong track record in various departments.
- ▪V.D. Satheesan stated that the fuss over Rathan U. Kelkar's appointment is needless.
- ▪No political party, including the CPI(M) and BJP, has found fault with Kelkar's service as CEO.
- ▪Satheesan highlighted that Kelkar was appointed by the previous CPI(M)-led government and has a good track record.
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Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Monday (May 25, 2026) said that “a needless fuss” was being made over the decision to appoint Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Rathan U. Kelkar, till recently Chief Electoral Officer (Kerala), as his Secretary.Briefing presspersons on decisions taken by the Cabinet, Mr. Satheesan said neither the CPI(M) – which was in power then – nor the BJP had found fault with Mr. Kelkar’s service as CEO. Binoy Viswam objects to appointment of Kelkar as CM’s SecretaryThe only complaints were made from his own office as the then Leader of Opposition. And even those were not targeted Mr.
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