Kerala UDF Government Replaces V A Arun Kumar as IHRD Director-in-Charge
The Kerala UDF government removed V A Arun Kumar, son of former Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan, from his role as director-in-charge of the Institute of Human Resources Development (IHRD). Prof (Dr) M V Rajesh, Principal of the College of Engineering, Poonjar, was appointed as the new Director. Kumar had served as director-in-charge for three years during the previous CPI(M)-led government, amid complaints about eligibility criteria. The Kerala High Court dismissed a petition challenging his appointment earlier this year.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans centre-left overall (Left 50%, Centre 42%, Right 8%). Overall sentiment is neutral (45/100). Lens Score 35/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- theprint— left-leaning framing, neutral sentiment
- news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present perspectives from both the ruling UDF government and the previous CPI(M)-led administration by noting the change in leadership at IHRD and the political context of the appointment. The coverage includes official statements and references to legal challenges, reflecting a balanced view without favoring any political party.
The tone across the articles is neutral and factual, focusing on the administrative change and related procedural details. There is no emotive language or judgment, and the reporting emphasizes official decisions and legal outcomes, resulting in an overall objective sentiment.
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