Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan 
Tamil Nadu

Withdrawal of pleasure does not mean dismissal, explains Kerala Governor

“So, expression of displeasure is different... in that sense it was. Because in my opinion it was. (But) CM did not consider it violation of oath, he is continuing.”

DTNEXT Bureau

KOCHI: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Friday justified withdrawing his pleasure from state Finance Minister KN Balagopal last year over his remarks on people from other states and said withdrawal of pleasure does not mean his dismissal when asked about the ongoing controversy in TN. Khan said he still strongly holds the view that if a person who has taken the oath to uphold the unity and integrity of India says publicly that those who hailing from a particular region cannot have understanding of the education system of another state is a violation of the oath. “So, expression of displeasure is different... in that sense it was. Because in my opinion it was. (But) CM did not consider it violation of oath, he is continuing.”

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