to prosecute CPI(M) Kerala State Secretary and former Kerala Electricity Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the SNC-Lavalin case. This became controversial as he ignored the advice of the Advocate General not to allow the CBI to prosecute Vijayan. The CPI(M) termed Gavai's decision as unfortunate and politically motivated, whereas the opposition parties of the state, including Indian National Congress, welcomed the governor's decision. References External links Profile on Bihar Govt web site 1929 births 2015 deaths Members of the Maharashtra Legislative Council Governors of Sikkim Governors of Bihar Governors of Kerala India MPs 1998–1999 Republican Party of India politicians Rajya Sabha members from Maharashtra Lok Sabha members from Maharashtra People from Amravati district Leaders of the Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Council Chairs of the Maharashtra Legislative Council Indian Buddhists Marathi-language writers Buddhist activists 20th-century Buddhists 21st-century Buddhists Converts to Buddhism from Hinduism