Kerala Minister Defends Kannur's History After Governor's Controversial Remarks
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Kerala Minister Riyas said CPM respects Governor's position, so won't tell him to "shut your bloody mouth" despite his controversial Kannur remarks.
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Riyas attempted to school Governor on Kannur's history - it played a vital role in India's freedom struggle.
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Riyas claimed Pinarayi Vijayan helped prevent communal riots in Kannur in 1970s by making announcements urging peace and harmony.
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Riyas said Governor is insulting CM Vijayan and Kannur by twisting its history and struggles for communal harmony.
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Riyas accused Governor of spreading hatred in RSS-style instead of learning about Kannur's real history of struggles.