Chief Minister and Governor Engage in Verbal Confrontation, Heightening Political Tensions in Kerala

Kerala witnessed a heated exchange between Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, who held separate press conferences in Kollam and Malappuram, respectively. The political standoff escalated, with both leaders accusing each other. Vijayan announced the state government’s intention to approach the Prime Minister and President to restrain Governor Khan from disturbing the state’s peace with provocative acts.

In response, Governor Khan, adopting a defiant stance, criticized Vijayan for alleged intimidation tactics and accused him of orchestrating political murders. The verbal sparring intensified, with each leader challenging the other on personal and political fronts, reflecting the heightened political tension in the state.