Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Kerala Ministers Object to Bharat Mata Portrait at Raj Bhavan
Kerala ministers didn't like the 'Bharat Mata' picture used at an Environment Day event at the Governor's house.
They said it wasn't the official version approved by the government.
The ministers thought the picture shouldn't be used at a government event because it looked political.
They stated that the Governor should not have used the portrait in a government setting, urging him to reconsider.
Ministers pointed out that no previous leaders have done this.
They believe it is inappropriate for constitutional figures to mix government programs with political statements.
Kerala ministers objected to the use of a 'Bharat Mata' portrait at a World Environment Day event.
The ministers said the portrait was not authorized as the official version by the Indian government.
Agriculture Minister P. Prasad expressed these objections.
Ministers believed the portrait was being used for political expression.
They stated that constitutional figures should not mix government events with politics.
- Who
- Agriculture Minister P. Prasad, General Education Minister V. Sivankutty, Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
- What
- Kerala ministers objected to a Bharat Mata portrait at a World Environment Day event
- When
- World Environment Day, Thursday
- Where
- Raj Bhavan, Kerala
- Why
- The ministers stated the portrait was not authorized and shouldn't be used in a government event. They felt the portrait looked like a political statement.
Kerala Government
Raj Bhavan
Official Version of Bharat Mata
Kerala Government
The government opposed the use of the portrait because it was not authorized as the official version by the Constitution or the Indian government.
Raj Bhavan
Not Applicable
Political Affiliations in Government Events
Kerala Government
Ministers believed that constitutional offices should not convert government programs into political events.
Raj Bhavan
Not Applicable
Display of National Symbols
Kerala Government
The portrait, not carrying the Indian flag, should not be honoured during a government event.
Raj Bhavan
Not Applicable
- Event
- World Environment Day
- Location
- Raj Bhavan, Kerala
- Key Individuals
- P. Prasad, V. Sivankutty, Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
- Cause of Dispute
- Bharat Mata portrait
Sources
Kerala Minister skips Raj Bhavan event over RSS-linked Bharat Mata picture
Kerala govt skips Raj Bhavan event over RSS-linked Bharat Mata portrait
Kerala government skips governor’s event over ‘Bharat Mata’ portrait used by RSS; minister highlights non-official India map
