BJP Delegation Meet Keralam Governor, Seek Removal of Minister OJ Janeesh
The BJP alleged that Janeesh, who is also the state president of the Youth Congress, had admitted to giving instructions for the protest and accused him of violating his oath of office by being involved in a conspiracy that allegedly threatened the security of the Union Home Minister
Kottayam: A BJP delegation led by party national executive member P K Krishnadas met Keralam Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar in Kottayam on Saturday and sought action against State Youth Affairs and Sports Minister O J Janeesh over the Youth Congress' black-flag protest against Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Kollam last week.
The BJP alleged that Janeesh, who is also the state president of the Youth Congress, had admitted to giving instructions for the protest and accused him of violating his oath of office by being involved in a conspiracy that allegedly threatened the security of the Union Home Minister.
Speaking to reporters after meeting the Governor, Krishnadas said the minister had publicly admitted to his involvement in the protest and alleged that this amounted to a violation of the Constitution.
"He publicly announced that he committed a criminal offence. He said he broke his oath of office yesterday in Kollam, which is also a violation of the Constitution. He has repeatedly stated that he was the one who gave instructions to stop the Union Home Minister and show black flags," Krishnadas said.
He claimed that no further evidence was required.
"A criminal offence was committed against a Union Minister there. There was a criminal conspiracy behind this crime. The minister himself has openly admitted his involvement. Because of this, he no longer has the moral, legal and constitutional right to stay in the cabinet," he said.
Krishnadas said the BJP had asked the Governor to take action against Janeesh, arguing that a minister who is aware of a crime has a responsibility to inform the police.
"Knowing a crime was taking place and failing to report it is a violation of his oath. Similarly, his involvement in this criminal conspiracy so far is a constitutional violation. Therefore, we request that he be removed from his post as a minister," he said.
The BJP delegation also alleged that the police case registered over the incident was filed under minor sections.
"The case that has been filed is just a petty case. It was registered under sections that allow bail by paying a ₹500 fine," he said.
He alleged that the incident represented a serious security lapse and claimed that the state government had failed to properly address it.
"When we talk about a minister hatching a conspiracy, it means the state government's conspiracy. This is the first time in the country's history that a state minister has conspired against the Union Home Minister," he claimed.
