Archive · 8 Jun 2025
Kerala Government Boycotts Event Over Bharat Mata Portrait
In Kerala, a disagreement arose over a picture of 'Bharat Mata' (Mother India) displayed at the Governor's house.
The state government, along with the CPI party, objected to the portrait because they believed it represented a specific group and not all of India.
As a result, they boycotted an official event and moved it elsewhere.
They believe the use of the image at a government function was improper.
The Governor, however, refused to remove the image, leading to protests where the national flag was raised to emphasize the official representation of India.
Kerala government boycotted an event at Raj Bhavan due to the display of a Bharat Mata portrait.
The state government objected to the portrait, claiming it was associated with the RSS.
The event, organized by the state agriculture department, was moved to the state secretariat.
CPI leader P Prasad stated that the image was unconstitutional to use at a government function.
The Governor insisted on keeping the Bharat Mata image, stating there would be no compromise.
- Who
- Kerala state government, CPI, and Governor Rajendra Arlekar
- What
- Disagreement over a Bharat Mata portrait at Raj Bhavan led to a boycott of an official event.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Raj Bhavan, Kerala
- Why
- The state government and CPI objected to the portrait's association with the RSS and its use at a government function.
State Government/CPI
Governor
Image Representation
State Government/CPI
The CPI and state government consider the portrait's presence as inappropriate.
Governor
The Governor insisted on keeping the Bharat Mata image at Raj Bhavan.
Use of Government Events
State Government/CPI
The CPI and state government believe the image is a misuse of a government function.
Governor
The Governor did not compromise on the display of the image.
- Event Location
- Raj Bhavan, Kerala
- Event Organizer
- State Agriculture Department
- Key Figures
- Governor Rajendra Arlekar, P Prasad, Binoy Viswam
- Political Party
- CPI (Communist Party of India)
- Action
- Boycotting Event and Protesting
- Protest Activity
- Hoisting national flag and planting saplings
