Kerala's CM accuses Governor of altering key parts of state's policy address on Jan. 20, 2026.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan accused Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar of altering and omitting key parts of the state’s cabinet-approved policy address during its delivery in the Legislative Assembly on January 20, 2026. Vijayan claimed the governor skipped portions criticizing the central government’s fiscal policies, omitted references to delayed state bills and Supreme Court proceedings, and added the phrase “my government feels” to a statement on tax devolution, changing its official tone. The CM and Speaker A.N. Shamseer asserted that only the printed, cabinet-approved text should be considered authentic, citing constitutional norms. The incident sparked a rare public dispute over the governor’s role and the integrity of official legislative communications.