'Should I Not Defend Act Passed By Parliament?': Kerala Governor

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan's speech in defence of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act at an event drew sharp protest from some in the audience. His then made deeply offensive comments on them, describing those protesting against the new citizenship law as "dirty, stinking potholes" who were left behind in India after its partition. "I said in my speech that I came to the event in the belief that this was a ceremonial and formal session. And contentious political issues will not be raised. But the issues were raised... My duty as Governor is to preserve, protect and defend the constitution and law. Should I chicken out... should I not defend Act passed by parliament?" Mr Khan told NDTV about his comment at a meeting of the Indian History Congress in Kerala's Kannur.