THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Education minister V Sivankutty said the Indian Constitution is also applicable to the Governor. He said the governor is not above criticism and we need not fear the governor as we were voted to power by the people. The minister added that he stands by the criticism that the governor's signature is the document and that things are happening in the state that should not be happening.

V Sivankutty's responded against the governor's tweet. The tweet said the statements of ministers that lower the dignity of the governor can invite action including withdrawal of pleasure. The Governor tweeted hinting that the chief minister and ministers should only speak in a way advising him.