Individual ministers' statements against Governor's office will invite action: Arif Mohammed Khan
Thiruvananthapuram (PTI): Amidst the ongoing tussle between the ruling LDF in Kerala and the Raj Bhavan over various issues, Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Monday issued a stern warning that statements by any Left minister that lower dignity of his office would invite action including "withdrawal of pleasure."
Khan and the ruling Left front have been at loggerheads for some time over the signing of certain controversial legislations, like the Lok Ayukta and University Laws Amendment Bills, passed by the Kerala Assembly and appointments to the universities in the state.
Several Left ministers have been saying that the Governor is bound to act in accordance with the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers and cannot hold on to the bills indefinitely without signing or sending them back.
Some Left leaders and ministers had alleged that Khan was creating a constitutional crisis in the state at the behest of the BJP and RSS and was trying to implement the policies of the latter in Kerala.
In the wake of all these harsh criticism against him, the Governor, on Twitter, said that while the chief minister and council of ministers have every right to advise him, statements of individual ministers that lower the dignity of the Governor's office can invite action.
"Hon'ble Governor Shri Arif Mohammed Khan said: "The CM and Council of Ministers have every right to advise Governor.But statements of individual ministers that lower the dignity of the office of the Governor, can invite action including withdrawal of pleasure": PRO, KeralaRajBhavan," his office tweeted.
This is the second unexpected move by Khan in the last few days.
A few days ago, as Chancellor of Universities in the state, he had issued an order for removal of the 15 members of the Senate of the Kerala University.
Khan had taken the action after his repeated directions to hold a senate meeting and provide a nominee of the senate for the selection committee went unheeded, sources in the Raj Bhavan had said.
The selection committee was to appoint a Vice-Chancellor, the sources had said.
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Passengers run over by another train after stepping down on tracks near Jalgaon, 6 dead
Mumbai, Jan 22 (PTI): At least six persons were killed after they stepped down from their train on the tracks and were run over by another train coming from the opposite direction in North Maharashtra's Jalgaon district on Wednesday evening, Central Railway officials said.
The accident took place near Pachora station, where Pushpak Express had halted after someone pulled the chain due to a rumour of fire on board around 5 pm.
Some passengers of the Pushpak Express stepped down, and were hit by the oncoming Karnataka Express, said Central Railway's chief spokesperson Swapnil Nila.
At least six persons died in the accident, a district official told PTI.
Jalgaon, Maharashtra: A false fire alarm in the Pushpak Express at Paranda Railway Station caused panicked passengers to jump off the train. Tragically, several were run over by the Karnataka Express passing on another track https://t.co/Gs3RGOnksa pic.twitter.com/lmIHkE6IKb
— IANS (@ians_india) January 22, 2025
6 Train Passengers Dead After Being Run Over by Pushpak Express in Maharashtra's Jalgaon#JalgaonTrainMishap pic.twitter.com/lBSsenSii1
— Siddhant Anand (@JournoSiddhant) January 22, 2025
