Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Kerala Minister Walks Out of Raj Bhavan Event
The Kerala Education Minister left an event at the Raj Bhavan because he didn't like a picture, causing a dispute.
The Governor was there and was upset because the Minister leaving was against the rules and disrespectful.
The Governor stated it was a bad example for the students at the event.
The walkout involved a 'Bharat Mata' portrait.
This has caused tension between the Minister and Governor.
Kerala Education Minister walked out of a Raj Bhavan event.
The walkout was a protest against the display of a 'Bharat Mata' portrait.
The Governor criticized the walkout as a breach of protocol and an insult.
The event involved Scouts and Guides award recipients.
The Raj Bhavan stated the minister's actions sent a poor message to students.
- Who
- Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty and Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
- What
- Kerala Education Minister walked out of an event at Raj Bhavan.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Raj Bhavan, Kerala
- Why
- The Minister protested the display of a 'Bharat Mata' image.
Minister's View (Implicit)
Governor's View
Event Conduct
Minister's View (Implicit)
Display of the image was inappropriate.
Governor's View
The walkout was a violation of protocol.
Respect
Minister's View (Implicit)
Did not recognize the portrait
Governor's View
Minister's behavior was disrespectful
- Event
- State government event at Raj Bhavan
- Location
- Raj Bhavan, Kerala
- Minister Involved
- V Sivankutty
- Governor Involved
- Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
- Controversy
- Minister's walkout
- Image in question
- 'Bharat Mata' image
Sources
Bharat Mata controversy: Minister Sivankutty walks out of Raj Bhavan event
Bharat Mata row: Kerala Raj Bhavan slams Minister Sivankutty’s walkout as ‘grave insult’ to Governor
Bharat Mata row: Ker min hits back at Guv, alleges Constitutional violation over Raj Bhavan event
Objecting to portrait of Bharat Mata with saffron flag, Kerala minister walks out of Raj Bhavan event
Kerala minister storms out of Guv's event over Bharat Mata portrait row
