Meanwhile, the Raj Bhavan issued a statement quoting the Governor that there was no question of “doing away with Bharat Mata”. Viewing the developments with utmost concern, the Raj Bhavan said the walk out staged by the Minister from the dais while the Governor was present, was a gross violation of protocol and a grave insult to the office of the Governor.                 

“The Minister who handles the Education portfolio has set an unprecedentedly wrong precedent by his misconduct.  Significantly, the Minister has come with a prepared speech which he chose to read out – a clear indication of his preparedness for an impending showdown,” the statement said.

The Raj Bhavan also noted that the  ‘performance’ of the Minister was right in front of the disciplined Scouts and Guides who had come to receive the awards from the Minister and the Governor.

“The  Minister has insulted the students as well, apart from setting a wrong model before the students,” the statement said.