Postal Department returns complaint, cites ‘no functioning Chief Minister’s office’ in Kerala

In an unusual development, the Postal Department returned a complaint addressed to the Kerala Chief Minister, stating that the Chief Minister’s Office was not functioning. The incident attracted attention and aroused curiosity throughout the state.

The complaint was submitted by Shafna, wife of Pavaratty resident Muhammad Ashraf. However, the letter was returned to the sender stating that the Prime Minister’s Office was not in operation.

This development comes at a time when there is still uncertainty regarding the appointment of a new chief minister in the state. Former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan resigned from his post on May 4, 2026, following the defeat of the Left Democratic Front in the Assembly elections.

There was a delay in the United Democratic Front choosing its new prime minister.

The incident highlights the challenges faced by the public; In the absence of a functioning Prime Minister’s Office, even routine complaints are reportedly not addressed.