Kerala's Higher Education Minister Roji M John has asserted that the state government will resist any attempts to politicize education, emphasizing the importance of creating better opportunities for students to prevent brain drain. Speaking at a press event in Kochi, he highlighted the government's responsibility to foster an environment conducive to higher education. John addressed the ongoing tensions with the Governor, who serves as Chancellor of universities, stating that while conflicts are not the goal, the government will uphold its ideologies. He expressed dissatisfaction with the recent appointment of Dr. B Mavuth as temporary Vice-Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University, indicating that the government was not consulted. The minister also criticized the poorly implemented four-year undergraduate program and announced plans for a committee to recommend improvements. Furthermore, he mentioned the government's willingness to discuss policies regarding private and foreign universities, stressing that Kerala must engage with global educational trends. Lastly, John urged the central government to resolve delays in CBSE exam results that are impacting local entrance exam preparations.