CM rejects governor's claim of disrespect by education minister
Thiruvananthapuram: Chief minister
Pinarayi Vijayan
rejected governor
Rajendra Arlekar
's claim that general education minister V Sivankutty showed disrespect to him by staging a walkout from Raj Bhavan in the middle of an official function.
The chief minister conveyed his opinion to the governor in a reply to the latter's letter, accusing Sivankutty of being disrespectful to him.
In his letter sent to Raj Bhavan on Friday, Vijayan stated that the minister had no plans to show disrespect. Sivankutty behaved in a manner befitting a minister when he encountered non-constitutional flags and symbols at an official event. This was the duty of the minister, who is bound to show respect to the Constitution, said the chief minister.
Vijayan also stated that only national symbols and flags should be used in official and ceremonial events organised at Raj Bhavan. This is the second time govt expressed disagreement with the governor regarding the use of Bharat Mata posters, generally used by RSS.
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