Governor Khan leaves Kerala; Says his bond with the state is lifelong
Trending News
5 days, 17 hours 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, and support the people of the state have given him. Talking to reporters here before leaving the state, Khan also expressed 'best wishes' to the Government of Kerala and people of the state. The ruling CPI in Kerala, which had been at loggerheads with Khan over various issues, recently expressed hope that the new Governor would work constitutionally and collaborate with the state government.

Kerala State Khan Governor  work  governor  reporters  leaves  various  special  kerala  khan  state  lifelong  wishes  leaving  bond

History of this topic

Outgoing Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan bids adieu to the State, CM Pinarayi Vijayan absent for farewell
5 days, 16 hours 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 …

BJP slams Kerala government for criticising outgoing Governor
1 week, 2 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, 2 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 …

CPM slams Kerala Governor Arif Khan for engaging in 'unconstitutional actions'
1 week, 3 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, 3 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 …

Kerala, Bihar governors swapped, ex-Union home secretary gets Manipur charge
Trending News
1 week, 3 days ago

Kerala, Bihar governors swapped, ex-Union home secretary gets Manipur charge

Hindustan Times  

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday appointed Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, former Union home secretary Ajay Bhalla, and ex-army chief and former Union minister General VK Singh as new governors of Bihar, Manipur and Mizoram, respectively, a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan said. Former Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla is the new Governor of Manipur. President Murmu also …

Ajay Bhalla named new Manipur Governor; Arif Mohammed Khan shifted to Bihar
Top News
1 week, 3 days ago

Ajay Bhalla named new Manipur Governor; Arif Mohammed Khan shifted to Bihar

The Hindu  

Former Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla has been appointed as the new Governor of Manipur in the latest gubernatorial appointments and reshuffle by President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday across five States. Singh being made the new Governor of Mizoram while Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has been moved to Bihar. The President has also accepted the resignation of Odisha Governor …

President Appoints Governors In 5 States, Ajay Bhalla Named Manipur Guv, Arif Mohammed Khan Shifted To Bihar
Top News
1 week, 3 days ago

President Appoints Governors In 5 States, Ajay Bhalla Named Manipur Guv, Arif Mohammed Khan Shifted To Bihar

ABP News  

President Droupadi Murmu has appointed new governors for five states, as per a statement from the President's Secretariat issued on Tuesday. Former Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla has been appointed as the Governor of Manipur. Arif Mohammed Khan, the Governor of Kerala since 2019, will now serve as the Governor of Bihar. He has held positions as a Cabinet Minister …

Arif Mohammed Khan appointed Bihar Governor, ex-Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla to take charge of conflict-ridden Manipur
Top News
1 week, 4 days ago

Arif Mohammed Khan appointed Bihar Governor, ex-Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla to take charge of conflict-ridden Manipur

New Indian Express  

President Droupadi Murmu has appointed new governors for several states, as announced by the Rashtrapati Bhavan. In a significant development, Kerala's Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has been reassigned to Bihar. Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, the outgoing Governor of Bihar has been appointed as the Governor of Kerala. In another key development, former Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla has been …

Ex-Union home secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla appointed as new Governor of violence-hit Manipur – India TV
1 week, 4 days ago

Ex-Union home secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla appointed as new Governor of violence-hit Manipur – India TV

India TV News  

Ajay Kumar Bhalla, former Union Home Secretary, has been appointed as the new Governor of Manipur. Succeeds Lakshman Prasad Acharya Ajay Kumar Bhalla would replace Lakshman Prasad Acharya, who on 31 July 2023 assumed office as the Governor of Manipur. Other Governor appointments Other gubernatorial changes include the induction of former Army Chief General Vijay Kumar Singh as the new …

Khan completes term in Kerala, Centre yet to take a decision on successor
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Khan completes term in Kerala, Centre yet to take a decision on successor

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Governor Arif Mohammed Khan will complete five years in office on Thursday, in a tenure that was marked by frequent run-ins with the state government on a host of issues. Since the Centre has not taken a decision in Khan’s case, he is likely to continue in office till a new appointment is made to the post. Khan has …

Kerala governor finishes policy speech in 2 minutes, reads out only last para
11 months, 1 week ago

Kerala governor finishes policy speech in 2 minutes, reads out only last para

Hindustan Times  

In a continuation of the rift between the Kerala government and the Raj Bhavan, governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Thursday read only the last paragraph of his policy address on the first day of the new session of the state Assembly, wrapping up his speech in less than two minutes. Governor Khan arrived at the Assembly sharp at 9am and …

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan gives a befitting reply to CPIM's Brinda Karat
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan gives a befitting reply to CPIM's Brinda Karat

Op India  

As relations between the Kerala government and Governor Arif Mohammed Khan deteriorated, the Governor snubbed CPI Politburo member Brinda Karat in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday. This is a couple of days after Brinda Karat, senior leader and Politbureau member of the Communist Party of India, slammed Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, saying it would be more suitable for the Governor of …

Kerala Governor is capable of ensuring law and order in the State, says Kerala BJP president K. Surendran
1 year ago

Kerala Governor is capable of ensuring law and order in the State, says Kerala BJP president K. Surendran

The Hindu  

Bharatiya Janata Party State president K. Surendran has said that there is no need for President’s rule in Kerala as Governor Arif Mohammed Khan is capable of ensuring law and order in the State. Reacting to reports that the Governor’s ongoing spat with the Left front government is aimed at paving the way for President’s rule in Kerala, Mr. Surendran …

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 …

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 says his duty is to protect the Constitution
1 year, 6 months ago

Kerala Governor says his duty is to protect the Constitution

The Hindu  

A Governor’s constitutional duties are different from that of elected members and the duty of a Governor is to protect the Constitution, said Governor of Kerala Arif Mohammed Khan. On the tussle between the elected government and the Governor, who is also the Chancellor of State universities, he said of prime importance is that the “dignity of academics is respected”. …

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 …

'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 …

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

Not Implementing RSS Agenda; Ready to Resign if Proved Otherwise: Kerala Governor
2 years, 1 month ago

Not Implementing RSS Agenda; Ready to Resign if Proved Otherwise: Kerala Governor

News 18  

Strongly refuting allegations of politicising his constitutional position, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has said he is ready to resign if there is even one instance of him appointing anybody belonging to organisations that are considered “troublesome politically” by the state government. In response to a question on his announcement last month that Finance Minister K N Balagopal “has ceased …

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 …

Kerala government removes Governor Arif Mohd Khan as Chancellor of Kalamandalam deemed university
2 years, 1 month ago

Kerala government removes Governor Arif Mohd Khan as Chancellor of Kalamandalam deemed university

India TV News  

Highlights Kerala drops Guv Arif Mohd Khan as Chancellor of Kerala Kalamandalam deemed university LDF govt amended the rules of Kerala Kalamandalam deemed university to remove Governor The move comes amidst govt's ongoing tussle with Khan over functioning of universities The Left Democratic Front government today amended the rules of Kerala Kalamandalam deemed university to remove the Governor as its …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Fighting the Left Government: Who Is Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan?
2 years, 2 months ago

Fighting the Left Government: Who Is Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan?

The Quint  

The tussle between Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and the Left Democratic Front government is heating up, with the governor using a Supreme Court judgment on 23 October to direct the Vice Chancellors of nine state universities in Kerala to tender their resignation. The matter reached the Kerala High Court on 24 October and the VCs were allowed to continue …

Kerala row points to deeper worries
2 years, 2 months ago

Kerala row points to deeper worries

Hindustan Times  

After Maharashtra, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Delhi and Puducherry, a political crisis is brewing in Kerala with Raj Bhavan in the middle. Governor Arif Mohammed Khan appears to be on a collision course with the state government over several issues, the latest being the appointment of vice-chancellors to universities in the state. The government cried foul and the fate 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 replacing Punjab as drug capital, claims governor
2 years, 2 months ago

Kerala replacing Punjab as drug capital, claims governor

Live Mint  

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has criticized the Pinarayi Vijayan-led government saying that the state is on the process of replacing Punjab as the "capital of drugs". Governor Khan said that while everyone was carrying out campaigns against the consumption of alcohol, the state government of Kerala was encouraging it. He said, “Finance minister whose main source of revenue is …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Governor’s outbursts not befitting his office: Kerala CM
2 years, 3 months ago

Governor’s outbursts not befitting his office: Kerala CM

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan termed Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan’s ‘outbursts’ against the government ‘ridiculous’ and not befitting the latter’s office. Mr. Khan had provoked Mr. Vijayan's ire by suggesting that the latter was in the know of the preferential treatment accorded to the next of kin of the Chief Minister's personal staff in university appointments. On campus politics Mr. …

Whether Indian Federation Needs a Governor?
2 years, 10 months ago

Whether Indian Federation Needs a Governor?

Live Law  

Should we have the position of the Governor between the Union and State? Meghalaya Raj Bhavan Discretionary Powers Governors discretionary powers are almost at par with the President, who rules whole nation, while the Governor's powers limited to state territory. TheGovernor's discretionary powers are the following: to give assent or withholdor refer a Bill for Presidential assent under Article 200; …

Give States Say In Appointment & Recall Of Governors : Kerala Tells Centre
2 years, 10 months ago

Give States Say In Appointment & Recall Of Governors : Kerala Tells Centre

Live Law  

The Kerala Government has placed before the Central Government several recommendations to amend the Constitution to give power to the State Governments in the appointment and recall of Governors.Kerala's remarks are made in response to the recommendations made by Justice Madan Mohan Punchhi Commission constituted by the Government of India in 2007 to suggest reforms in. The Kerala Government has …

Discover Related