BJP Demands Removal of Kerala Minister OJ Janeesh
A BJP delegation led by PK Krishnadas met the Kerala Governor to demand the removal of Minister OJ Janeesh over alleged conspiracy against Amit Shah.
A high-level Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) delegation, led by national executive member P K Krishnadas, has formally approached the Governor of Kerala, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, demanding the immediate removal of State Youth Affairs and Sports Minister O J Janeesh.
The demand follows a controversial black-flag protest organized by the Youth Congress against Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Kollam last week. The BJP has accused the minister of orchestrating the protest, thereby violating his oath of office and engaging in a criminal conspiracy.
Allegations of Constitutional Violation
Speaking to reporters in Kottayam on Saturday, Krishnadas leveled heavy accusations against the minister, who also serves as the state president of the Youth Congress. The BJP claims that Janeesh has publicly admitted to instructing protesters to obstruct the Union Home Minister.
Key allegations raised by the BJP delegation:
- Criminal Conspiracy: The BJP alleges that the minister was involved in a conspiracy that directly threatened the security of a Union Minister.
- Violation of Oath: Krishnadas stated that by admitting to directing the protest, the minister has broken his constitutional oath and lost the moral and legal right to remain in the cabinet.
- Failure to Report Crime: The party argued that a minister has a legal responsibility to inform the police of criminal activities rather than facilitating them.
"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," Krishnadas told the media.
Security Lapses and Political Motives
The BJP delegation further criticized the current state government's handling of the incident, alleging a serious security lapse. They claimed the police have registered a "petty case" under minor sections that allow for bail via a small fine, rather than treating the incident with the gravity a threat to a Union Minister deserves.
Krishnadas suggested that the protest was a direct reaction to the ban on the Popular Front of India (PFI). He alleged that the Congress-led government is acting under the influence of the Muslim League and Jamaat-e-Islami to appease these groups. "This is the first time in the country's history that a state minister has conspired against the Union Home Minister," he claimed.
Rising Political Tensions in Kerala
The confrontation comes amidst heightened tensions between the BJP and the ruling administration. Krishnadas previously reported that Congress and Youth Congress activists had attacked his vehicle and thrown liquor bottles at the BJP state office, Maraji Bhavan, in Thiruvananthapuram.
BJP leader Kummanam Rajasekharan added that the recent attacks on party offices demonstrate the desperation of the government, which he claims has failed to deliver on public welfare. As the Satheesan government continues its tenure, the BJP has signaled that it will continue its agitation against the alleged "criminal stance" of the ruling party.