Rathan U. Kelkar appointed Secretary to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, following his tenure as Chief Electoral Officer in Kerala.

Rathan U. Kelkar appointed Secretary to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, following his tenure as Chief Electoral Officer in Kerala.

Rathan U. Kelkar, former Chief Electoral Officer, assumes role as Secretary to Kerala Chief Minister amidst political controversy.

The CPI (M) accused the Congress of double standards, noting that the party had criticised the BJP for a similar move in West Bengal.

Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan defends Rathan Kelkar's appointment as Secretary, calling the controversy "needless fuss" amid political support.