Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan said the political class had failed miserably in promoting the spirit of the Constitution. Asserting that Indian civilization was never defined by religion, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan said the "Supreme Court has not been able to define who is a minority in India".

Speaking at the 19th edition of the India Today Conclave 2021, Arif Mohammed Khan said, "The political class has failed miserably. It is the duty of the media to question us if we are not promoting the spirit of the Constitution."