In Kerala, a series of protests and political tensions have escalated between Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and the Student Federation of India (SFI). The SFI held a black-flag protest against the Governor in Kollam, which led to Governor Khan staging an impromptu protest demanding the arrest of the SFI activists involved. He accused the police of giving protection to the protesters and criticized Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for promoting lawlessness. In response to the protests and the Governor's sit-in, the Union Home Ministry decided to extend Z+ security cover of CRPF to Governor Khan and his residence. Meanwhile, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan commented that no position of authority is above the law, expressed concerns over the Governor's security being handed over to CRPF, and noted that the Governor stepping out of his vehicle was against security protocol. Leader of the Opposition VD Satheesan remarked that the Kerala CM is scared of central agencies and criticized the Governor for disregarding the Legislative Assembly, a statement that adds to the political friction.
No position of authority is above law. Law is supreme: Kerala CM
#WATCH | On Z+ Security cover, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan says, "I have not asked for anything. I am rather praising the Kerala Police... I have never asked for additional security. This is the Central Government's own decision..." https://t.co/oK5KzqtsvN https://t.co/UeuKW1EH8v
#WATCH | On the SFI black flag protest, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan says, "First, they (police) said there were 12 people. Later they said 17 people, which is written in the FIR... There were more than 100 policemen there. If the Chief Minister is passing through that… https://t.co/1IPXV48Q7k
Handing over Kerala Governor's security to CRPF is strange: CM Vijayan
VIDEO | “I consider Kerala Police one of the finest police in the country. The political executive (whose head is CM) is not allowing them to work. Everyone knows the kind of pressure they have brought on me to reappoint Kannur University VC. They (Kerala government) are used to… https://t.co/cJXszmt78k
Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has been repeatedly taking a stand contrary to our democratic principles: Kerala CM
Kerala Governor stepping out of his vehicle was against security protocol. He should not have done that: CM Pinarayi Vijayan
Ernakulam, Kerala | On SFI's protest against Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, VD Satheesan, LoP Kerala Assembly and Congress leader says, " Kerala CM is scared of central agencies. The Governor came and disregarded the Legislative Assembly but CM did not utter a word. During… https://t.co/lGsLn9S3Ma
#WATCH | On SFI's protest against Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, VD Satheesan, LoP Kerala Assembly and Congress leader says, " Kerala CM is scared of central agencies. The Governor came and disregarded the Legislative Assembly but CM did not utter a word. During the Republic… https://t.co/z7P2tIIQ1Q
Union Home Ministry decides to provide Z Plus security cover to Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan https://t.co/hm9lhBVNwv
Union Home Ministry decides to provide Z+ security cover to #Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and his residence. The action comes soon after the Governor today took, sit-in protest against black flag agitation by the Student Federation of India, SFI, activists. SFI activists…
Union Home Ministry has extended Z+ security cover of CRPF to Governor Arif Mohammed Khan: Kerala Raj Bhavan
Union Home Ministry has informed Kerala Raj Bhavan that Z+ Security cover of CRPF is being extended to the Governor and Kerala Raj Bhavan: PRO, Kerala Raj Bhavan https://t.co/Ba2V95xp1Y
#WATCH | Kollam: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan says, "...It is the chief minister of the state who is promoting lawlessness in the state. He is giving direction to the police to give protection to these lawbreakers. Many of them are those against whom several criminal cases… https://t.co/QTM4xOYPl9 https://t.co/nQHF9PWqpr
#Kerala Governor stages sit-in on roadside over student body's protest; says cops protecting SFI protesters. https://t.co/7IGknzfOOn
#WATCH | "I will not leave from here. Police is giving them protection, " says Governor Arif Mohammed Khan after SFI activists held a protest against him in Kollam. Police present on the spot https://t.co/RHFFBRCh9s https://t.co/nQHF9PWqpr
Kerala Guv Arif Mohammed Khan stages impromptu protest demanding arrest of SFI activists who protested against him in Nilamel
#WATCH | Kollam: SFI holds black-flag protest against Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan. https://t.co/OGFdg214Wm