Kerala CEO Rathan Khelkar's New Role Sparks Controversy

✍️ The Times of India 🗓 03 Jul 2026, 03:32 AM 👁 4

Chief Electoral Officer Rathan Khelkar's appointment as Secretary to the Kerala Chief Minister has faced criticism.

Rathan Khelkar, currently serving as the Chief Electoral Officer, has been appointed as the Secretary to the Chief Minister of Kerala. This move has drawn criticism, although the specific reasons for the objections have not been detailed in the initial reports.

The appointment places Khelkar in a significant administrative role within the Chief Minister's office. Further details regarding the nature of the criticism and the context of this appointment are expected to emerge.