The raging confrontation between the Left Democratic Front government and Governor Arif Mohammed Khan hit a boiling point on Wednesday with the latter openly questioning the rationale behind the Navakerala Sadas, a public outreach program of the LDF government.
Talking to mediapersons in New Delhi, Mr. Khan questioned the purpose of the Cabinet’s jaunt across the State at taxpayers’ expense. He said the Ministers appeared to be merely collecting petitions without proposing any remedies or redressing grievances.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, however, retorted with a sharp criticism of the Governor, also reminding him of the need to uphold the dignity of his constitutional position. Addressing the Navakerala Sadas at Ettumanur, Mr. Vijayan also warned Mr. Khan against attempts to intimidate the government.
