Thiruvanathapuram: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan Monday warned ministers “who lower the dignity” of his office that they would invite action including removal from their post — the latest escalation in the tension between Raj Bhavan and the CPI(M)-led government.
The central leadership of the CPI(M) reacted sharply to his statement saying such “dictatorial powers” are not vested with the Governor by the Constitution, and this has “exposed” Khan’s “political bias” against the LDF government. The party also sought President Droupadi Murmu’s intervention in the matter.
The Kerala Governor’s Twitter handle had posted: “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’.”
In the case of state ministers, the appointing authority is the Governor, with the Chief Minister providing recommendations. A minister can remain in office only at the Governor’s pleasure. Withdrawal of that pleasure means the minister has to quit or the Governor can ask the chief minister to remove a minister.
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