Thiruvananthapuram: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the central government uses governors in states where democratically elected governments cannot be overthrown through horse-trading. Horse trading is done in many states. Horse trading is an old word. A new word must be found because now the trade is not for the price of the horse.
In states where this plan does not work, governors seek to encroach on the powers of the government and legislature. Also trying to squeeze financially. The Chief Minister said that attacks are being made against the entire democratic system. The Chief Minister was inaugurating the Golden Jubilee Celebration of ISRO Staff Association.
Governor Arif Muhammad Khan challenged the CPM whether it is ready for public debate on controversial issues. The Governor said that if he decided to march to the Raj Bhavan on the day he was there, he was ready for a public debate. He accused the CPM of trying to create unconstitutional conflict in Kerala and challenged him to create more problems and if he dares to push to the Raj Bhavan and deal with him on the road. The governor had highlighted that the word “unconstitutional” should be said carefully. In response to this, the Chief Minister said that the Governor is trying to tame the government.
English Summary: Governor trying to topple government: Pinarayi Vijayan