BJP seeks Governor’s action against Kerala Youth Affairs Minister

Kerala BJP representatives have submitted a petition to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar seeking action against Youth Affairs Minister O.J. Janeesh over a protest during Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit to Kollam. The petition was submitted on Saturday by representatives led by BJP State president Rajeev Chandrasekhar, who is also an MLA.

The party said Youth Congress activists blocked the motorcade and waved black flags during the visit. The BJP described the incident as a serious security lapse. It said Janeesh, who is also the Youth Congress president, had stated that the protest was held on his directions and that he was responsible for it.

On that basis, the party called for an investigation into what it described as the conspiracy behind the incident and the minister’s alleged role. The petition also alleged that Janeesh’s actions violated his oath of office and the Constitution. The BJP asked the Governor to intervene over Janeesh’s continuation in the State Cabinet.

The source material does not state whether the Governor has responded to the petition or whether any official investigation has been opened. BJP national executive member P.K. Krishnadas and State general secretary S.

Suresh were among those who handed the petition to the Governor directly. The account records the BJP’s allegations and demands but does not include a response from Janeesh, the Youth Congress, the Kerala government or the Union Home Ministry. It also provides no further details about arrests, charges or other action arising from the protest.