Guv did not make graft allegations on VCs' appointments, says

Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit had not made accusations targeting any individual over corruption in the appointment of vice-chancellors in the state's universities, the Raj Bhavan said Tuesday, a day after main opposition DMK demanded action against those involved in the alleged irregularities.

Days after Purohit spoke of "money exchanging hands" in crores of rupees in the appointment of vice-chancellors, the Raj Bhavan said the governor was only referring to information provided to him by some educationists during his interaction with them.

Recalling the reported remarks by Purohit on October 6, the Raj Bhavan in a statement here said, "It should be clear that the governor has not made any allegations against anybody about corruption or money being exchanged."
"The changes in the system of appointment of vice- chancellors have been brought by the governor following a policy of honesty, transparency and strict adherence to the statutes."