Some Kerala cultural institution heads reluctant to step down despite government change
Some heads of cultural institutions in Kerala are hesitant to resign following a government change. While many have submitted their resignations, K. Madhu, chairperson of the Kerala State Film Development Corporation, remains in office. The Minister for Cultural Affairs indicated that discussions are ongoing regarding new appointments.
- ▪Heads of some State cultural institutions in Kerala are reluctant to step down despite a government change.
- ▪K. Madhu, chairperson of the KSFDC, has not yet resigned from his position.
- ▪Most institution heads, except for Madhu, have submitted their resignations recently.
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Heads of some State cultural institutions in Kerala have shown reluctance to step down from their posts despite a direction from the previous Left Democratic Front (LDF) government to their appointees to vacate after the change in government. Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC) chairperson K. Madhu is yet to resign.According to sources in the Culture department and the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, the film body’s chairperson Resul Pookutty and vice-chairperson Kukku Parameswaran tendered their resignation only two days ago after much delay. When The Hindu asked Mr. Pookutty on Friday (May 22, 2026) whether he has submitted his resignation or intends to continue in the post, he said he did not want to comment. According to sources in the KSFDC, Mr.
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