Speaking to ANI, Khan, who has had frequent flashpoints with the Pinarayi Vijayan government, further alleged that Kairali TV, a local Malayam television channel, is an extension of the 'publicity unit' of the CPIM government.
Radhakrishnan told ANI that "such a fantastic order issued by the DGP is based on a complaint forwarded by his boss, the Chief Minister, who is in charge of the home portfolio of the state."
According to the Kerala Police, the direction was based on a complaint sent to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. A High Tech Crime Enquiry Cell had conducted a preliminary enquiry and a report was sent to DGP.
Leader of Opposition (LoP) of Kerala VD Satheesan on Saturday said that the state Governor's letter to President Droupadi Murmu against the Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan was "drama" to divert attention from public issues including price hike.
Kerala Governor has written to President Murmu that the CM had not "officially conveyed" to him about his foreign visit, held last month. The said letter was sent to President Murmu last month.
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan said that he would reign if the CM showed one example of political interference by him in the appointments of the Vice-Chancellor.
As part of its central restructuring plans, the firm had asked its Trivandrum staff to consider the option of relocating to Bengaluru while some of its teams are consolidated for better efficiency.
Kerala BJP leader KS Radhakrishnan on Monday sought legal action against ministers of Communist Party of India (Marxist) for allegedly misbehaving with Swapna Suresh, who is the prime accused in the Gold Smuggling case.