Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Kerala BJP Seeks Governor Action Against Minister Over Shah Protest
The BJP in Kerala complained to Governor Rajendra Arlekar about Minister OJ Janeesh.
The complaint is about a Youth Congress protest against Amit Shah in Kollam on September 26.
The BJP says Janeesh knew about or helped organize the protest and that this was wrong for a minister.
One report says the BJP cited Janeesh’s public statements about giving instructions, while another describes videos he shared and later deleted.
The convoy was allegedly obstructed, and police registered a case.
The reports say police had not named Janeesh as a co-accused.
The BJP asked for action against him and information about the investigation.
The Governor was reported to have said he would review the complaint.
These claims are allegations by the BJP, not established findings.
BJP delegations in Kottayam asked Governor Rajendra Arlekar to take constitutional action against Youth Affairs Minister OJ Janeesh.
The complaint concerns a Youth Congress black-flag protest targeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Kollam on September 26.
The BJP alleged Janeesh instructed or had prior knowledge of the protest and said this violated his oath and involved a conspiracy.
The party cited Janeesh’s statements and social media activity; the reports differ on whether he publicly admitted giving instructions or shared and deleted protest videos.
The BJP sought Janeesh’s removal or other action, police investigation reports and an explanation from the Chief Minister; one report said the Governor would review the complaint.
- Who
- Kerala BJP representatives, including P K Krishnadas and, in one report, state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar, approached Governor Rajendra Arlekar over Minister OJ Janeesh.
- What
- The BJP sought constitutional action against Janeesh, including his removal, and requested information about the police investigation.
- When
- The delegation met the Governor on Saturday; the protest was reported to have occurred on September 26.
- Where
- The Governor was met in Kottayam; the protest took place in Kollam, Kerala.
- Why
- The BJP alleged Janeesh instructed or had prior knowledge of the protest and may have been involved in a conspiracy related to the obstruction of Amit Shah’s convoy.
BJP’s allegations
Status reported in articles
Janeesh’s role
BJP’s allegations
The BJP alleged Janeesh instructed the protest or had prior knowledge of and involvement in a conspiracy, and said this violated his oath and constitutional responsibilities.
Status reported in articles
The reports present these as BJP claims; one says police had not named Janeesh as a co-accused. They do not report a finding establishing his involvement.
Police case and security
BJP’s allegations
The BJP described the case as being registered under minor sections and characterized the incident as a serious security lapse.
Status reported in articles
The articles say a criminal case was registered at Kollam East police station but provide no independent assessment of the sections or the BJP’s characterization.
- Minister named
- O J Janeesh, State Youth Affairs and Sports Minister
- Governor
- Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, also referred to as Rajendra Arlekar
- Protest
- Youth Congress black-flag protest targeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Kollam
- Incident date
- September 26, according to one report
- Police case
- Registered at Kollam East police station; the memorandum cited Crime No. 1984/2026
- BJP allegations
- The party alleged Janeesh gave instructions or had prior knowledge of a conspiracy; he had not been named as a co-accused, according to one report
- BJP requests
- Action against Janeesh, detailed police reports and an explanation from the Chief Minister
- Governor response
- One report said the Governor assured the delegation he would review the complaint in accordance with the Constitution
