THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Governor Arif Mohammad Khan said that he cannot comment without seeing the Chancellor Bill, which was passed by the Legislative Assembly. The governor told the media that the issue is not whether the law is against him, but whether it is against the law.

At the same time, the Governor said that the chief minister and others were invited to the Christmas party held at Raj Bhavan and it was their matter that they did not attend. "My doors are always open. But everything will be done according to the law and there is no personal interest", he said.

Despite the ongoing 'battle' between the governor and the government, the Chief Minister and Governor together lit a 'nilavilakku' (lamp) at a ceremony regarding National Highway development held at Karyavattom Greenfield Stadium. The lamp was first lit by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari lit the lamp first. The Governor and the Chief Minister were standing near him confused about who should light the next wick. Gadkari held both of their hands together and asked them to do it together.