Thiruvananthapuram, August 12 (BPNS)

The political standoff between the Kerala government and Governor Arif Mohammad Khan has risen to new levels as CPI(M) fired a volley of allegations against the latter.

In what could be perceived as the ruling front’s open stance against the Governor, party state secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan said that the Governor is playing at the hands of some vested interest groups who are desperate to topple the lone left government in the country.

“It seems there is a concerted effort to bring this government down. There are several examples before us as the BJP government at the Centre with the help of Governors toppling the state governments which are not part of the right-wing. Here, our Governor seems to be acting upon that plan,” said Balakrishnan.

Alleging that the Governor is playing a dangerous game, the state secretary said that despite being a Constitutional post, the Governor is behaving unconstitutionally.

“Take the case of 11 ordinances that got lapsed as the Governor sought more time for applying his mind. If he has issues with one or two ordinances, he should have put them on hold. But here he caused all ordinances to expire. His actions are thus suspicious,” added Balakrishnan.

Earlier, addressing the media, after the state committee, Balakrishnan said that the ministers have been asked to ensure establishing a connection with the people.

“They will be asked to become more active. Instead of making virtual presences, they have been asked to undertake more physical presences. Also, the government as a whole has been asked to live up to the mandate of the government that is ensuring fairness and justice to all,” said Balakrishnan.

Meanwhile, the state secretary brushed aside reports that the state committee made scathing criticism against the home department, a portfolio being looked after by chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan himself.

“Could you name any government where the police’s functioning was not criticized? If there is criticism, there are merits also,” said Balakrishnan.

The state secretary also clarified the party’s stance on the newly released film Nna Than Case Kodu. Responding to a query that a call is there on social media, from left-wing supporters, to boycott the film, Balakrishnan said that some people’s social media posts shouldn’t be perceived as the party’s stance. He also added that the party has not made a call to boycott the film.

It was the film’s advertisement that frowned at some left supporters. The film’s caption, ‘there might be potholes on the way to the theatre, but please come’ had not gone down well with some as they alleged that it’s against the government as it mocks the Public Works Department for the potholes in the roads.