KOLLAM: Governor Arif Muhammad Khan put all blame on Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for the Kollam incident which saw as many as 20 SFI workers barging towards the governor’s vehicle and obstructing his travel.

“These are daily wage workers of SFI. Police are helpless here. I now have an FIR copy of the non-bailable offence charged against all the SFI members who protested on the road. I will inform the same to the central government.” Governor said.

Governor Arif Khan:

I was heading towards Swami Sadananda Ashram. But when the car reached Nilamel at 8:11 am, some workers of SFI jumped onto the road in a sure shot attempt to attack the vehicle. I have no problem with them protesting, but please don’t come near my vehicle. If they do so, I will surely get out of the vehicle and confront them.

Visuals show the dearth of police who were there to handle the situation. They were ill-prepared to handle the protest. Just imagine the same situation with CM Pinarayi Vijayan. I am not blaming the police. Because they are following instructions from above. Pinarayi Vijayan is encouraging lawlessness in this state.

The chief minister also instructs the police to protect those who violate the law. Several criminal cases are pending against the SFI state president and others. More than 40 cases are pending in the courts.

I only got out because they hit my car. I have said this before when there was a protest in Thiruvananthapuram. I don't have a problem with them showing the black flag. But if they hit my car, I'll get out. How did these policemen behave with those who protested near the Nava Kerala bus?

All the documents of the case will be handed over to the central government. The government is unable to provide pensions to the people. Protests are being held against the governor to cover up the many failures of the government.

When asked if he had any health problems that restricted his policy address to just two minutes in the assembly, the governor chortled while replying.

“After talking to me do you feel like I have some health ailments? “ the governor said.