In an unprecedented transfer that additionally indicated his displeasure with the ruling Left entrance within the state, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Thursday rapidly concluded the federal government’s customary coverage handle within the Meeting by solely studying out its final paragraph.
Khan, who reached the Meeting at round 9 am, concluded the coverage handle earlier than 9.02 am and left the Home by 9.04 am.
Upon his arrival, he was greeted exterior the Home by Speaker AN Shamseer, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Okay Radhakrishnan with bouquets.
Khan started the customary coverage handle by greeting everybody within the Home after which mentioned, “I will now read the last para.”
Studying out the final of the 136 paragraphs of the 62-page coverage handle, the Governor mentioned, “Let us remember that our greatest legacy lies not in buildings or monuments, but in the respect and regard we show to the priceless legacy of the Constitution of India and the timeless values of democracy, secularism, federalism and social justice.”
He additional mentioned that the essence of cooperative federalism is what has stored India united and robust all these years, and it was everybody’s bounden obligation to make sure that this essence just isn’t diluted.
“The essence of cooperative federalism is what has kept our country united and strong all these years. It is our bounden duty to ensure that this essence is not diluted.”
“Together, as part of this varied and beautiful nation, we will weave the tapestry of inclusive growth and responsible resilience, overcoming all the challenges that are thrown our way,” he mentioned, concluding his handle, and sat down within the seat marked for him on the dais.
Thereafter, the nationwide anthem was performed, and after it ended, Khan walked out of the Meeting, all the train taking just below 5 minutes.
Khan and the Left authorities have been at loggerheads over a number of points, primarily concerning the functioning of universities within the state and his non-signing of sure payments handed by the Meeting.
It additionally resulted in his dealing with widespread protests throughout the state from the CPI(M), its youth wing — Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) — and its scholar outfit — College students Federation of India (SFI).