Kerala Governor says he can sack errant Ministers
2 years, 2 months ago

Kerala Governor says he can sack errant Ministers

The Hindu  

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Monday opened the next battlefront against the State government by threatening to remove Ministers from their posts if they continued to lower the dignity of his office. In an official tweet, Mr. Khan said: "The CM and Council of Ministers have every right to advise the governor. Hon'ble Governor Shri Arif Mohammed Khan said:"The CM and Council of Ministers have every right to advise Governor.But statements of individual ministers that lower the dignity of the office of the Governor,can invite action including withdrawal of pleasure":PRO,KeralaRajBhavan — Kerala Governor October 17, 2022 Higher Education Minister R. Bindu's remark on Mr. Khan's refusal to sign the University Laws Bill, 2022 into law seemed to have provoked the Raj Bhavan. CPI State secretary M. V. Govindan said Mr. Khan's tweet indicated brazen ignorance of the Constitution and principles of parliamentary democracy.

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Outgoing Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan bids adieu to the State, CM Pinarayi Vijayan absent for farewell
1 week ago

Outgoing Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan bids adieu to the State, CM Pinarayi Vijayan absent for farewell

The Hindu  

Outgoing Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, who often broke the conventionalities of the gubernatorial office by recurrently adopting an arguably combative stance against the Left Democratic Front government, left student unions and the Communist Party of India during his five-year politically tumultuous tenure, left the State on Sunday to assume charge as the new Governor of Bihar. Mobbed by journalists …

Governor Khan leaves Kerala; Says his bond with the state is lifelong
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1 week ago

Governor Khan leaves Kerala; Says his bond with the state is lifelong

Hindustan Times  

Thiruvananthapuram, Outgoing Governor of Kerala Arif Mohammed Khan on Sunday left Kerala and said that the state will hold a "very special place" in his heart and his association with it is lifelong. Governor Khan leaves Kerala; Says his bond with the state is lifelong He said he was extremely thankful and full of gratitude for all the love, affection, …

BJP slams Kerala government for criticising outgoing Governor
1 week, 4 days ago

BJP slams Kerala government for criticising outgoing Governor

Hindustan Times  

A day after President Droupadi Murmu replaced Kerala governor Arif Muhammad Khan with Rajendra Arlekar, the ruling CPI and opposition BJP took contrasting positions on Khan’s five-year controversial tenure. Day after President Droupadi Murmu replaced Kerala governor Arif Muhammad Khan with Rajendra Arlekar, the ruling CPI and opposition BJP took contrasting positions on Khan’s five-year controversial tenure. Meanwhile, BJP state …

Kerala: CPI(M) criticises outgoing governor Arif Mohammed Khan for engaging in ‘unconstitutional actions’
1 week, 4 days ago

Kerala: CPI(M) criticises outgoing governor Arif Mohammed Khan for engaging in ‘unconstitutional actions’

Hindustan Times  

The ruling CPI in Kerala on Wednesday expressed hope that the newly appointed Governor of the state, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, would work constitutionally and collaborate with the government, unlike Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, who was transferred to Bihar. Sharply criticising Khan, who had been at loggerheads with the Left government over various issues, CPI State Secretary M V Govindan accused …

CPI(M) in Kerala criticises Governor Khan for engaging in ‘unconstitutional actions’
1 week, 4 days ago

CPI(M) in Kerala criticises Governor Khan for engaging in ‘unconstitutional actions’

The Hindu  

The ruling CPI in Kerala on Wednesday expressed hope that the newly appointed Governor of the state, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, would work constitutionally and collaborate with the government, unlike Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, who was transferred to Bihar. Talking to reporters, Mr. Govindan criticised the media for portraying Governor Khan as a highly respected figure with wide public approval. “The …

CPM slams Kerala Governor Arif Khan for engaging in 'unconstitutional actions'
1 week, 5 days ago

CPM slams Kerala Governor Arif Khan for engaging in 'unconstitutional actions'

India Today  

The ruling CPI in Kerala on Wednesday expressed hope that the newly appointed Governor of the state, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, would work constitutionally and collaborate with the government, unlike Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, who was transferred to Bihar. Sharply criticising Khan, who had been at loggerhead with the Left government over various issues, CPI State Secretary M V Govindan accused …

Kerala governor Khan to now be governor of Bihar
1 week, 5 days ago

Kerala governor Khan to now be governor of Bihar

Hindustan Times  

President of India Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday appointed Kerala governor Arif Mohammed Khan as the new governor of Bihar, a release from the Rashtrapati Bhavan said. Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan was appointed the new Bihar Governor. 73-year-old Khan, who took charge as the Kerala governor on September 6, 2019 and completed a five-year-term, had a testy relationship with the …

Unseemly turn: The Hindu Editorial on Raj Bhavan’s relations in Kerala
1 year ago

Unseemly turn: The Hindu Editorial on Raj Bhavan’s relations in Kerala

The Hindu  

The conflict between the Governor and the Left Democratic Front government in Kerala has turned unseemly. Raj Bhavan’s relations with regimes other than those run by the Bharatiya Janata Party have been quite testy in recent years, and the problem is quite acute in Kerala. The issue arises from sharp political and ideological differences, as appointees in Raj Bhavan have …

Kerala Governor ‘unfit for post’, says CPI(M) Polit Bureau
1 year ago

Kerala Governor ‘unfit for post’, says CPI(M) Polit Bureau

The Hindu  

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan had “overstepped” all boundaries with his constant political attacks on the elected State government and his “grossly erratic behaviour”, the CPI Polit Bureau said in a statement here, calling him “unworthy of continuing in the post.” The statement, is a direct response to Mr. Khan’s allegation that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan gave orders to put …

A politically charged atmosphere pervades Kerala as Chief Minister, Governor pit themselves against each other
1 year ago

A politically charged atmosphere pervades Kerala as Chief Minister, Governor pit themselves against each other

The Hindu  

A politically charged atmosphere seemed to prevail in Kerala with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Governor Arif Mohammed Khan going head to head against each other in separate and somewhat combative press conferences in Kollam and Malappuram, respectively, on December 18. In Kollam, Mr. Vijayan said the Kerala Government would move the Prime Minister and the President to “rein in …

Kerala governor on ‘defamatory’ poster in university: 'Can't happen without CM's direction'
1 year ago

Kerala governor on ‘defamatory’ poster in university: 'Can't happen without CM's direction'

Hindustan Times  

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Sunday launched yet another frontal attack at chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan saying the latter's "deliberate" actions "precipitate the breakdown of constitutional machinery" in the state. The latest salvo came in reaction to the SFI's move to put up black posters and banners outside the Calicut University guest house, where Khan had been staying. "Governor …

Kerala CM demands Union Govt to examine the propriety of Governor Khan’s actions
1 year ago

Kerala CM demands Union Govt to examine the propriety of Governor Khan’s actions

The Hindu  

Accusing Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan of attempts to create maximum provocation in every issue, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the Union Government should examine the propriety of the Governor’s repeated breaches of protocol. The Governor often forgets the position that he occupies now, and makes comments unbecoming of that position,” said Mr. Vijayan. Though the panel provided by …

Governor has failed to uphold his Constitutional duties: Balan
1 year ago

Governor has failed to uphold his Constitutional duties: Balan

The Hindu  

Several pro-Left service organisations held a mass demonstration in front of Kerala Raj Bhavan on Saturday, accusing Governor Arif Mohammed Khan of attempting to ‘saffronise’ State universities. A reminder Accusing the Governor of failing to maintain the decorum of his office and behaving in an undignified manner, unlike his predecessors, the former Law Minister recounted former Governor P. Sathasivam’s commitment …

Governor, CPI(M) battle over petition to declare a state of financial emergency in Kerala
1 year ago

Governor, CPI(M) battle over petition to declare a state of financial emergency in Kerala

The Hindu  

Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and the Communist Party of India appeared poised to battle each other over a politically contentious petition seeking the Presidential imposition of a financial emergency in the State under Article 360 of the Constitution. Mr. Sasikumar had sought the President’s intervention to “save Kerala from irredeemable financial instability precipitated by the State government’s reckless borrowing, lax …

Kerala Government moves Supreme Court against Governor Arif Mohammed Khan over pending Bills
1 year, 2 months ago

Kerala Government moves Supreme Court against Governor Arif Mohammed Khan over pending Bills

The Hindu  

The Kerala Government has sought a declaration from the Supreme Court that Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has “failed to exercise his Constitutional powers and duties” in holding the Bills passed by the State Legislature for a long and indefinite period. The Kerala Government argued that the Governor subverted the Constitution and acted in a manifestly arbitrary manner by keeping …

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan accuses Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of shirking his Constitutional duty to brief the head of State
1 year, 3 months ago

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan accuses Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of shirking his Constitutional duty to brief the head of State

The Hindu  

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan fired the latest salvo in Raj Bhavan’s protracted legal and political battle with the Left Democratic Front government by accusing Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of shirking his Constitutional duty of briefing the head of the State. Interacting with journalists on October 2, Mr. Khan said Mr. Vijayan “does not come to Raj Bhavan.” Instead, the …

Kerala Governor justifies 'withdrawing pleasure' from minister amid Tamil Nadu row
1 year, 6 months ago

Kerala Governor justifies 'withdrawing pleasure' from minister amid Tamil Nadu row

India Today  

At a time when Tamil Nadu Governor and CM MK Stalin are at odds over jailed minister's dismissal, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan justified withdrawing pleasure from finance minister K N Balagopal last year. KN Balagopal had reportedly said during an event last year that those who come from places like Uttar Pradesh may find it difficult to understand the …

Kerala Governor to meet state ministers over pending bills
1 year, 10 months ago

Kerala Governor to meet state ministers over pending bills

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan is expected to meet four ministers of the state government on Thursday evening to discuss some of the bills pending before him for approval, an official source said. The ministers who will be meeting the Governor are Law Minister P Rajeeve, Higher Education Minister R Bindu, Cooperation Minister V Vasavan and Sports Minister V …

Kerala CM asks Governor to clear 8 pending bills, including one to remove him as V-C of state universities
1 year, 10 months ago

Kerala CM asks Governor to clear 8 pending bills, including one to remove him as V-C of state universities

India Today  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan wrote a letter to state Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, asking him to clear eight bills awaiting approval by Raj Bhavan. One of the bills that the LDF government has asked the Governor to clear seeks to replace him as the vice-chancellor of state-run universities. On December 13, 2022, the Kerala Assembly passed the University Laws …

'Governor's Assembly Address Signals Patch Up': Kerala Congress Slams Guv Arif Mohammed Khan
1 year, 11 months ago

'Governor's Assembly Address Signals Patch Up': Kerala Congress Slams Guv Arif Mohammed Khan

ABP News  

The Congress-led opposition on Monday slammed the new-found 'friendship' between Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and the Pinarayi Vijayan government as the customary Governor's address was particularly "soft" on the Centre. This changed for the better when Khan agreed to swear in Saji Cherian and soon came the news that the Vijayan government will go forward with the customary Governor's …

Kerala Assembly Passes Bill for Removing Governor as Chancellor of Universities
2 years ago

Kerala Assembly Passes Bill for Removing Governor as Chancellor of Universities

News 18  

The Kerala Assembly proceedings on Tuesday saw high drama as it passed the bill to replace the Governor as the Chancellor of universities in the State and appoint eminent academicians in the top post, while the opposition UDF boycotted the House over non-acceptance of its suggestions regarding the bill. The opposition also said there need not be different chancellors for …

'No logic': Congress on Kerala govt's move to bring Bill to remove Governor as chancellor
2 years, 1 month ago

'No logic': Congress on Kerala govt's move to bring Bill to remove Governor as chancellor

India Today  

The Kerala Assembly met for a 10-day session on Monday to introduce the Bill to remove Governor Arif Mohammad Khan as the chancellor of deemed-to-be universities. The state government has amended the rules and regulations of Kerala Kalamandalam deemed-to-be-university in accordance with the University Grants Commission Regulations of 2019. The Opposition, in the Assembly, raised the question about the alleged …

Kerala Governor says ordinance seeking his removal as Chancellor \'infructuous\'
2 years, 1 month ago

Kerala Governor says ordinance seeking his removal as Chancellor \'infructuous\'

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram/New Delhi: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Wednesday said the ordinance issued by the Left government seeking to remove him as the chancellor of universities has become “infructuous” now as the Assembly is summoned. A visibly irritated Khan also criticised the recent news reports of Raj Bhavan seeking extra vehicles from the government for the Governor's guests and asked …

Kerala government sends ordinance to remove Governor as Chancellor of state-run universities to Raj Bhavan
2 years, 1 month ago

Kerala government sends ordinance to remove Governor as Chancellor of state-run universities to Raj Bhavan

India TV News  

CPI government vs Governor: The CPI-led Kerala government sent its ordinance, seeking the removal of the Governor as Chancellor from the state-run universities, to the Raj Bhavan for approval on Saturday. Further, Governor Khan's order was challenged by the state government which urged the High Court to stay the appointment. The decision was taken by the government after Governor Khan …

The Governor versus the government
2 years, 1 month ago

The Governor versus the government

The Hindu  

Injured egos are not rare in the cut and thrust of politics. As Chancellor of State universities, Mr. Khan had appointed her to the post, bypassing government nominees. Unleashing a full-blown attack against the LDF government, Mr. Khan alleged that the government had “initiated the process of the collapse of the constitutional machinery” by threatening him with dire consequences and …

Kerala Cabinet votes to bring in ordinance to remove Governor Arif Mohammed Khan as universities' chancellor
2 years, 1 month ago

Kerala Cabinet votes to bring in ordinance to remove Governor Arif Mohammed Khan as universities' chancellor

Firstpost  

The Kerala government is planning to replace the Governor with an ’educational expert’ as the Chancellor of universities in the state Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala cabinet-led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan Wednesday voted to bring in an ordinance or a special order to remove Governor Arif Mohammed Khan from the post of Chancellor of universities in the state. The war of …

Kerala Cabinet to bring ordinance to remove Governor from post of Chancellor
2 years, 1 month ago

Kerala Cabinet to bring ordinance to remove Governor from post of Chancellor

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: Amidst the ongoing tussle between Governor and the Left government, the Kerala Cabinet on Wednesday decided to bring in an ordinance to remove Governor Arif Mohammad Khan from the post of Chancellor. As per an order issued by the Kerala Governor- Vice-Chancellors of the University of Kerala, Mahatma Gandhi University, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala University of …

Kerala governor writes to President Murmu over CM VIjayan, ministers' official foreign tour
2 years, 2 months ago

Kerala governor writes to President Murmu over CM VIjayan, ministers' official foreign tour

India Today  

Kerala governor Arif Mohammad Khan has written to President Draupadi Murmu against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and ministers over the official foreign trip, claimed sources at the Raj Bhavan. The letter written by the governor stated that there was no communication made to Raj Bhavan about the official foreign visit of CM and other ministers. Governor Khan, on Thursday, openly …

Will resign if one example shown: Kerala guv challenges CM Vijayan on political interference
2 years, 2 months ago

Will resign if one example shown: Kerala guv challenges CM Vijayan on political interference

India Today  

Kerala Governor Arif Arif Mohammad Khan openly challenged chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan to show one example of political interference by him. Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan rejected CM Pinarayi Vijayan's allegation of political interference by him in the appointment of vice-chancellors of universities. Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan openly challenges CM Vijayan to show one example of political interference by …

Kerala CM accuses Governor of trying to supersede powers of legislature
2 years, 2 months ago

Kerala CM accuses Governor of trying to supersede powers of legislature

Deccan Chronicle  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday lashed out at Governor Arif Mohammed Khan by alleging that the latter's moves against university Vice Chancellors, not signing bills enacted by the legislature and seeking removal of the state Finance Minister were attempts to implement the RSS-Sangh Parivar agenda here. Khan's recent move seeking removal of state Finance Minister K N …

Limits of pleasure: The Hindu Editorial on Kerala Governor-government spat
2 years, 2 months ago

Limits of pleasure: The Hindu Editorial on Kerala Governor-government spat

The Hindu  

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has declared that he is withdrawing his pleasure as far as Finance Minister K.N. In other words, Mr. Khan wants Mr. Balagopal dismissed for remarks that he sees as seditious, undermining national unity and stoking regionalism. It is difficult to agree with the Governor’s assessment that an observation that those who had seen only universities …

Kerala government mulls legal options to remove Governor as Chancellor of State-run universities
2 years, 2 months ago

Kerala government mulls legal options to remove Governor as Chancellor of State-run universities

The Hindu  

Kerala government is considering legal options to remove the Governor as Chancellor of the State Universities. There were also reports that the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab is considering a Bill to replace the Governor as Chancellor of State-run Universities. Constitutional position The Left government is now holding a position that the Constitution does not envisage the role of …

Why Kerala governor wants action against Pinarayi's minister K.N. Balagopal
2 years, 2 months ago

Why Kerala governor wants action against Pinarayi's minister K.N. Balagopal

India Today  

The escalating tensions between Kerala governor Arif Mohammed Khan and the Pinarayi Vijayan government have reached the doorstep of state finance minister K.N. The letter cited media reports about statements made by Balagopal at the Kerala University’s Karyavattom campus on October 19, in the presence of the chief minister. Despite the warning, Pinarayi, Balagopal, higher education minister R. Bindu and …

CPI(M), Congress lash out at Kerala Guv for seeking action against Finance Minister
2 years, 2 months ago

CPI(M), Congress lash out at Kerala Guv for seeking action against Finance Minister

Deccan Chronicle  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The ruling CPI and the opposition Congress on Wednesday joined hands to criticise Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan for seeking "constitutionally appropriate" action against Finance Minister KN Balagopal over his recent speech, even as the latter expressed doubt whether the tussle between the Governor and the government was "fake". Khan has written to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan seeking action …

Kerala Guv says Fin Min Balagopal violated oath, seeks action; CM rejects demand
2 years, 2 months ago

Kerala Guv says Fin Min Balagopal violated oath, seeks action; CM rejects demand

Deccan Chronicle  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has written to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan seeking "constitutionally appropriate" action against Finance Minister K N Balagopal for making a speech "undermining unity," a demand turned down by the CM. In his letter to the CM, the Governor alleged Balagopal delivered a speech at a University campus here on October 18, seeking to stoke …

Kerala Governor, government duel over State Finance Minister’s talk
2 years, 2 months ago

Kerala Governor, government duel over State Finance Minister’s talk

The Hindu  

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan has pushed the Left Democratic Front government into a legal and political predicament by withdrawing his pleasure visa-a-vis the continuation of Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal in office. In a quick-fire riposte to Mr. Khan's striking sally against the government, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has reportedly rejected the "unprecedented gubernatorial fiat" and reasserted his "constitutional …

Kerala Chief Minister slams Governor, High Court grants special sitting today for plea against order seeking resignation of V-Cs
2 years, 2 months ago

Kerala Chief Minister slams Governor, High Court grants special sitting today for plea against order seeking resignation of V-Cs

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan delivered a sharp riposte against what he described as Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan's authoritarian-style campaign against Kerala's higher education sector. Chief Minister slams Satheesan Mr. Vijayan said the Leader of the Opposition V. D. Satheesan, had backed the wrong horse by endorsing Mr. Khan's move to impose the Sangh Parivar agenda on Kerala's centres of …

Congress hails Kerala Governor move to demand resignation of 9 vice-chancellors
2 years, 2 months ago

Congress hails Kerala Governor move to demand resignation of 9 vice-chancellors

Live Mint  

The tussle between the Kerala government and Governor Arif Mohammed Khan took a new turn on Sunday, with Khan demanding the resignation of Vice Chancellors of nine universities in the state. The ruling CPI termed the move as an 'attempt to appoint RSS members' at the universities of the state, while the opposition Congress in Kerala supported the Governor's move. …

Kerala Governor demands resignation of nine Vice-Chancellors, sets stage for a political, legal battle with State government
2 years, 2 months ago

Kerala Governor demands resignation of nine Vice-Chancellors, sets stage for a political, legal battle with State government

The Hindu  

In an unprecedented move, Governor Arif Mohammed Khan directed the Vice-Chancellors of nine universities in Kerala to tender their resignations by 11.30 a.m. on Monday. The Governor's striking order surprised the Left Democratic Front government and hardened its resolve to resist what it viewed as Raj Bhavan's attempt to impose the RSS Hindu majoritarian agenda on Kerala's storied higher education …

Kerala Governor to express his displeasure against Law and Finance Ministers to the Chief Minister for showing disrespect to the national office of the Governor
2 years, 2 months ago

Kerala Governor to express his displeasure against Law and Finance Ministers to the Chief Minister for showing disrespect to the national office of the Governor

The Hindu  

The standoff between the Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and the State government has escalated further with Mr. Khan announcing his decision to convey his displeasure against the State Law Minster P. Rajeeve and the Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal to the Kerala Chief Minster. Speaking at a public function in Kochi on Friday, Mr. Khan said that he would …

DC Edit | Kerala gov must be reined in
2 years, 2 months ago

DC Edit | Kerala gov must be reined in

Deccan Chronicle  

The threat of Kerala governor Arif Mohammad Khan that he will “withdraw pleasure” from ministers who make statements that “lower the dignity of the office of the governor” betrays his total lack of respect for the Constitution and disregard for the system of democratic governance. President Droupadi Murmu, at whose pleasure Mr Khan remains in office, must ensure that the …

CPI(M) mouthpiece Deshabhimani slams Kerala guv Arif Khan over his tweet on "withdrawal of pleasure"
2 years, 2 months ago

CPI(M) mouthpiece Deshabhimani slams Kerala guv Arif Khan over his tweet on "withdrawal of pleasure"

India Today  

Deshabhimani, a Malayalam newspaper that is the mouthpiece of the ruling Communist Party of India in Kerala, slammed governor Arif Mohammad Khan over his tweet about “withdrawal of pleasure” in an editorial article. Hon’ble Governor Shri Arif Mohammed Khan said:“The CM and Council of Ministers have every right to advise Governor.But statements of individual ministers that lower the dignity of …

Kerala guv threatens to remove ministers for \'lowering dignity\'
2 years, 2 months ago

Kerala guv threatens to remove ministers for \'lowering dignity\'

Deccan Chronicle  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala governor Arif Mohammad Khan’s warning to remove ministers of the Left Democratic Front who “lower his dignity” has evoked sharp reactions from the ruling CPM. But statements of individual ministers that lower the dignity of the office of the Governor, can invite action including withdrawal of pleasure” Khan issued the warning after being reportedly annoyed by higher education …

'Should abide by state cabinet's advice': Kerala CM hits out at governor after press conference
2 years, 3 months ago

'Should abide by state cabinet's advice': Kerala CM hits out at governor after press conference

India Today  

After the Kerala governor’s controversial press conference on Monday, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday hit out at Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and said, “The governor should abide by the advice of the state cabinet, which is what the Constitution demands.” "The governor's post refrains him from showing allegiance towards political organisations," Vijayan told the media. He also made …

Governor\'s press conference at Raj Bhavan unprecedented: Kerala CM
2 years, 3 months ago

Governor\'s press conference at Raj Bhavan unprecedented: Kerala CM

Deccan Chronicle  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday lashed out at Governor Arif Mohammed Khan for his recent press conference convened against the state government, terming it as "unprecedented" and accused him of turning Raj Bhavan into a centre of "political conspiracy". At the press meet, Khan had also accused the Chief Minister and the state government of using "pressure …

Talking Governor: The Hindu Editorial on tensions between Arif Mohammad Khan and Kerala CM
2 years, 3 months ago

Talking Governor: The Hindu Editorial on tensions between Arif Mohammad Khan and Kerala CM

The Hindu  

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan’s outburst against the ruling Communist Party of India and its functionaries including Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan marks an escalation in tensions between him and the elected government. The CPI and other parties in the ruling Left Democratic Front, led by Mr. Vijayan have reciprocated the Governor’s feelings, making the exchange a nasty episode. Mr. Khan …

CM didn’t keep word: Kerala Governor
2 years, 3 months ago

CM didn’t keep word: Kerala Governor

The Hindu  

In a rare break away from convention, Governor Arif Mohammed Khan called a press conference at Raj Bhavan to raise a litany of charges against the Left Democratic Front government. Mr. Khan accused Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of reneging on his written assurance to preserve the discretionary power of the Chancellor in appointing university Vice Chancellors. The governor said he …

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan lashes out at Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
2 years, 3 months ago

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan lashes out at Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

The Hindu  

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan accused Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's private secretary K. K. Ragesh, ex-MP, of preventing the police from arresting those who heckled him at the venue of the Indian History Congress in Kannur University in 2019. CM "rewards" Ragesh Screening video footage and circulating government communications to back his charges, Mr. Khan said Mr. Vijayan had inducted …

Kerala Guv hits back at Vijayan over his statements on varsity appointments row
2 years, 3 months ago

Kerala Guv hits back at Vijayan over his statements on varsity appointments row

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Saturday said he was happy that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan was at least now not trying to play the game from behind the curtain. The Governor's statement comes a day after Vijayan lashed out at Khan over his remarks on alleged nepotism in appointments in the state universities, calling it "absurd." A visibly …

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