No More Guard Of Honour For Kerala CM As Satheesan Pushes To End Ceremonial Reception

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• No More Guard Of Honour For Kerala CM As Satheesan Pushes To End Ceremonial Reception Published By, Last Updated: June 03, 2026, 23:50 IST Satheesan reportedly described the guard of honour practice as a "colonial-era ceremonial" tradition.
• Rapid Read The chief minister conveyed his views to Kerala Police Chief Ravada A Chandrasekhar during a recent meeting (File photo) Days after trimming down his official convoy, Kerala CM V D Satheesan has directed officials to do away with the ceremonial guard of honour traditionally accorded to the state’s chief minister during district visits.
• Under the Kerala Police Manual, a guard of honour is provided whenever the chief minister visits a district.
• The ceremony typically involves a contingent of five to seven police personnel, led by a guard commander, lining up at a government guest house or venue to formally receive the chief minister upon arrival, Times of India reported.
• Satheesan reportedly...