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Kerala BJP Seeks Governor Action Against Minister Over Protest
The Kerala BJP complained to Governor Rajendra Arlekar about Minister OJ Janeesh.
It says Janeesh may have known about a protest against Amit Shah before it happened.
The protest took place in Kollam on September 26.
Shah’s convoy was allegedly blocked, and police registered a case.
The BJP pointed to videos Janeesh shared and later deleted.
It says police have not named him as a co-accused.
The party asked the Governor to seek information from police and an explanation from the Chief Minister.
The Governor reportedly said he would review the complaint under the Constitution.
These are allegations made by the BJP, not findings established in the article.
The Kerala BJP asked Governor Rajendra Arlekar to consider constitutional action against Youth Affairs Minister OJ Janeesh.
The complaint follows a September 26 protest in Kollam targeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah, during which his convoy was allegedly obstructed.
The BJP said Janeesh shared and later deleted protest videos and referred to an organisational decision behind the protest.
The party alleged Janeesh may have had prior knowledge of or involvement in a conspiracy, but police had not named him as a co-accused.
The BJP asked the Governor to seek police investigation reports and an explanation from the Chief Minister; the Governor said he would review the complaint.
- Who
- The Kerala BJP, led in its complaint by state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar, approached Governor Rajendra Arlekar regarding Minister OJ Janeesh.
- What
- The BJP sought constitutional action and asked the Governor to consider withdrawing his constitutional pleasure regarding Janeesh’s appointment.
- Where
- The memorandum was delivered to the Governor in Kottayam; the protest incident was in Kollam, Kerala.
- When
- The memorandum was delivered on Saturday; the protest at issue was reported to have occurred on September 26.
- Why
- The BJP alleged Janeesh may have known about or been involved in a conspiracy related to the protest and expressed concern he could influence the investigation.
Key facts
- Complainant
- Kerala unit of the BJP
- Governor
- Rajendra Arlekar
- Minister named in complaint
- OJ Janeesh, Youth Affairs Minister
- Protest incident
- September 26 in Kollam; Amit Shah’s convoy was allegedly obstructed
- Police case
- Registered at Kollam East police station; the memorandum cited Crime No. 1984/2026
- BJP request
- Seek detailed police reports and an official explanation from the Chief Minister
- Governor's response
- He reportedly assured the delegation he would review the complaint in accordance with the Constitution
Quotes
BJP memorandum
Formal memorandum submitted by the Kerala BJP to the Governor
“Despite these circumstances, the jurisdictional police have not arrayed the minister as a co-accused by invoking the relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2025.”
thestatesman.com
Sources
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