Thiruvananthapuram, Aug. 20 -- Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Thursday reacted to remarks made by Kerala University Vice-Chancellor Dr Mohanan Kunnummal, who had recently used the terms "cockroaches" and "lions" while addressing students, saying he did not know the context in which the Vice-Chancellor had made the remarks.

Speaking in Thiruvananthapuram, Arlekar said, "I heard Mohanan Kunnummal earlier speaking about cockroaches. I do not know the context in which he made that remark."

The Governor then used the analogy while reflecting on what individuals should aspire to become.

"Am I a cockroach? Cockroaches can be found everywhere, but can I become a lion..." he said.

Arlekar also clarified that his remarks were no...