Archive · 28 Jun 2025
Kerala Minister Slams Governor over 'Bharat Mata' Portrait
Kerala's Education Minister is upset with the Governor.
The Minister believes the Governor is breaking the rules by displaying a picture of 'Bharat Mata' during official events.
He says that because India is a secular country, government officials shouldn't promote religious symbols in official settings.
The Minister says the Governor is going against the rules of the constitution and walked out of a meeting to show his disapproval.
Kerala Minister criticized the Governor for displaying a 'Bharat Mata' portrait at official events.
The Minister called the portrait a 'religious image' and a violation of constitutional norms.
He stated that displaying the portrait contradicted India's secular principles.
The Minister cited specific articles of the Constitution to support his position.
This comes amid existing tension between the Governor and the state government.
- Who
- Kerala General Education Minister V Sivankutty and Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
- What
- Kerala Minister criticized the Governor for displaying 'Bharat Mata' portrait.
- When
- June 28
- Where
- Kozhikode, Kerala
- Why
- The Minister believes the display of the portrait violates constitutional principles and promotes a religious symbol in official functions.
Kerala Minister's View
Governor's View (implied)
Constitutional Interpretation
Kerala Minister's View
The display of 'Bharat Mata' portrait is a violation of constitutional norms and secular principles.
Governor's View (implied)
N/A
- Minister
- V Sivankutty
- Governor
- Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
- Location
- Kerala
- Event
- Display of 'Bharat Mata' portrait at official functions
- Issue
- Constitutional violation