Kerala House Protocol Officer suspended after Pinarayi Vijayan stranded at Delhi airport

The Kerala government has suspended a protocol officer after Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan was left stranded at the Delhi airport due to a flight booking error. An inquiry found that the officer failed to properly coordinate the travel schedule with the airline.
Why it matters
The incident highlights administrative lapses in government protocol and the resulting political accountability.
The Kerala government has suspended Kerala House Protocol Officer, R Sreekumar, pending an inquiry into the charge of failing to ensure the air travel schedule of Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan from New Delhi to Kannur on Saturday .
The report provides a factual account of an administrative suspension without taking a political stance.
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