Goa, July 21 -- Outgoing Goa Governor and University Chancellor P S Sreedharan Pillai on Monday addressed allegations surrounding the appointment of the Goa University Vice-Chancellor, calling it "unfortunate propaganda." He clarified that the selection was made strictly from the three names recommended under the existing system, and there was no favouritism involved.

"I followed the proper procedure in selecting the Vice Chancellor. The names were not of my choosing but suggested as per norms. Any suggestion otherwise is completely baseless," said Pillai.

Reflecting on his tenure, he expressed pride in the progress made by the institution under his chancellorship. "I am leaving the University with a significant improvement - from a B+ ...