Accusing Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan of makes an attempt to create most provocation in each situation, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan mentioned that the Union Authorities ought to look at the propriety of the Governor’s repeated breaches of protocol. He was talking to media individuals at Pathanamthitta on December 17, on the sidelines of the Navakerala Sadas — a public outreach programme by the Left Democratic Entrance (LDF) Authorities.
“Earlier, I had said that the Governor is making wilful attempts to destroy the peaceful atmosphere of Kerala. Each of his actions in the following days in a way proved it right. The Governor often forgets the position that he occupies now, and makes comments unbecoming of that position,” mentioned Mr. Vijayan.
He mentioned that the Governor’s actions because the Chancellor have been naturally certain to draw protests. The Chancellor is meant to appoint individuals to the College senate from the panel offered by the College, however he selected to appoint folks from an inventory offered by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
“The Governor claims that he used his discretionary powers to make nominations to the senate. But, such powers can only be used to nominate people from the panel of names provided by the University. Can he identify and nominate people on his own? Though the panel provided by the University had people with all the necessary qualifications, the only criteria followed in the Governor’s nominations were that they belong to the RSS. These actions have led to strong protests of the students,” mentioned Mr. Vijayan.
He accused the Governor of utilizing harsh phrases in opposition to the protestors and branding them as criminals and goondas, in a fashion unbecoming of an individual who has been in public life for lengthy in numerous capacities.
“Has anyone occupying such a position ever personally confronted protestors waving black flags at them? In a democratic system, there is a basic right to protest. Even when there were protests against us, none of us intervened personally. The police will intervene in such situations,” he mentioned.
Referring to former Supreme Courtroom Choose Justice Rohinton Nariman’s feedback on Mr. Khan two days again, Mr. Vijayan mentioned that the entire nation is now listening to the Governor’s acts. Justice Nariman had criticised the Governor for sitting on payments handed by the legislature, and later referring these to the President after the Supreme Courtroom wrapped him on the knuckles.