Governor vs. Chief Minister: A Constitutional Clash in Kerala

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan accuses Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of not responding to requests for details about alleged anti-national and anti-state activities. The dispute arose after Vijayan rebuffed Khan's attempt to summon officials without notifying the government, leading to a constitutional debate.

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has accused Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of defying his constitutional duty by not providing requested information on supposed anti-national and anti-state activities occurring in the state.

The accusation follows Chief Minister Vijayan's letter earlier in the day, criticizing the Governor for attempting to summon officials without government notification.

The contention stems from reports of gold smuggling linked to anti-national activities and phone-tapping allegations, fueling a constitutional debate between Kerala's top officials.

(With inputs from agencies.)