Changing politics, incompatible Governors
1 year, 11 months ago

Changing politics, incompatible Governors

The Hindu  

The Governors are once again becoming public spectacles in many States, as seen in Punjab, Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Delhi, and in a few others earlier. Atal Bihari Vajpayee detected this shift early and made a remarkable attempt at coalition building that reflected much sensitivity to the new role that States were called upon to play. State leadership to the fore Given the metamorphosis of politics that India has registered, State leadership, be it of the ruling party in the Centre or regional parties, is invariably called upon to assume greater initiative and responsibility. A reality check In the changed context, Governors assuming that they know better than elected State leadership goes against a reality check, and may not even serve the interests of the ruling party at the Centre. The changed context also calls for listening to and closely following public voices and deliberated reasoning in the State and elsewhere rather than harping on constitutional status.

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President appoints 6 new Governors including Om Prakash Mathur, Santosh Gangwar, reshuffles 3 others | LIST
4 months, 3 weeks ago

President appoints 6 new Governors including Om Prakash Mathur, Santosh Gangwar, reshuffles 3 others | LIST

India TV News  

President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Governors in various states including Assam, Punjab and Jharkhand. Lakshman Prasad Acharya has been made the governor of Assam with the additional charge of Manipur while Gulab Chand Kataria has replaced Banwarilal Purohit as the governor of Punjab under major gubernatorial appointments, the Rashtrapati Bhavan has announced. "Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Governor of Sikkim, appointed as …

The Hindu Morning Digest, March 14, 2024
9 months, 1 week ago

The Hindu Morning Digest, March 14, 2024

The Hindu  

Ram Nath Kovind-led panel may submit report on simultaneous polls on March 14 The high-level committee on ‘’one nation one election”, headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind, may submit its report on simultaneous polls on March 14. Lok Sabha election 2024 | Gadkari, Piyush, Anurag in fray in BJP second list The BJP released its second list of candidates …

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | The politics of governors: How Centre tackles states
1 year ago

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | The politics of governors: How Centre tackles states

Deccan Chronicle  

The post of the governor remains a constitutional anomaly. Article 53 vests the executive power of the Union in the President and Article 154 vests the executive power of the state with the governor, and Article 174 says: “There shall be a council of ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President…” Article 163 …

DC Edit | TN govt tries to salvage democracy from Ravi
1 year, 1 month ago

DC Edit | TN govt tries to salvage democracy from Ravi

Deccan Chronicle  

Tamil Nadu chief minister M.K. The special session of the state legislature readopting half a score of bills that were passed earlier by the same House but returned by the governor was the government’s bid to establish the people’s will. That equation between the democratically elected government and nominated governor went for a toss when Mr Ravi moved into the …

Kannada Rajyotsava 2023 | This day, that year...
1 year, 1 month ago

Kannada Rajyotsava 2023 | This day, that year...

The Hindu  

On November 1, 1973, Vishala Mysuru Rajya was renamed Karnataka, 17 years after the unification of States in 1956. For the State to get its name, many activists and politicians had to fight for 17 long years before the Devaraj Urs-led government christened the State Karnataka. In his speech on November 1, 1973, Devaraj Urs admitted that while as an …

"Governor Acting As A Political Rival": Tamil Nadu Government Moves Supreme Court Against Governor RN Ravi's Inaction In Assenting Bills
1 year, 1 month ago

"Governor Acting As A Political Rival": Tamil Nadu Government Moves Supreme Court Against Governor RN Ravi's Inaction In Assenting Bills

Live Law  

The Tamil Nadu Government has moved Supreme Court alleging that the Governor of the State of Tamil Nadu Dr RN Ravi has positioned himself as a "political rival" to the State Government and is obstructing the State Legislative Assembly's ability to carry out its duties by excessively delaying the consideration of bills that the Assembly has passed. Asserting that the …

'Don't change Governor, let him continue until 2024': MK Stalin's dig at PM
1 year, 1 month ago

'Don't change Governor, let him continue until 2024': MK Stalin's dig at PM

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday said state Governor RN Ravi should continue to hold his post until the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Speaking at a wedding event in Chennai, Stalin took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, asking them to allow the Governor to continue until the parliamentary election happens. …

Governor’s remark on Dalit woman’s inability to take charge as panchayat president inaccurate and defamatory: Duraimurugan
1 year, 2 months ago

Governor’s remark on Dalit woman’s inability to take charge as panchayat president inaccurate and defamatory: Duraimurugan

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Water Resources Minister and DMK general secretary Duraimurugan on Friday condemned Governor R.N. Ravi for what he described as defamatory remarks against the State government on the issue of a Scheduled Caste woman’s inability to take charge as panchayat president in Tirupattur district. Pointing out that 4,357 posts in 12,525 village panchayats in Tamil Nadu have been reserved …

Demand for recalling Governor revived
1 year, 4 months ago

Demand for recalling Governor revived

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The demand for the recalling of Governor R N Ravi by the President was revived on Wednesday by the TNCC president K S Alagiri, who said the Governor had acted beyond the powers bestowed on him by the Constitution by not approving of the appointments made by the State government to the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, including former …

Governors in Opposition-ruled States Interfere; Stalin Right in Seeking Ravi's Removal: Sibal
1 year, 5 months ago

Governors in Opposition-ruled States Interfere; Stalin Right in Seeking Ravi's Removal: Sibal

News 18  

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Monday alleged that governors in Opposition-ruled states ”destabilise and interfere”, as he backed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin’s demand seeking removal of Governor R N Ravi. In a letter to President Droupadi Murmu, Stalin has charged that Ravi ”instigates communal hatred” and is a ”threat” to Tamil Nadu’s peace. Reacting to the …

’Tamil Nadu Governor instigates communal hate’: CM Stalin tells President Murmu
1 year, 5 months ago

’Tamil Nadu Governor instigates communal hate’: CM Stalin tells President Murmu

Live Mint  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin wrote to President Droupadi Murmu recently, calling the state Governor a ‘threat’ to the state who looked for ‘opportunities to topple the State government’. “Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi's various activities show he is not fit to be a Governor. Governor R N Ravi unnecessarily delays in giving a nod to bills that are …

Ravi unfit to be Governor, looks for chances to topple govt: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin to President Murmu
1 year, 5 months ago

Ravi unfit to be Governor, looks for chances to topple govt: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin to President Murmu

India TV News  

Stalin writes to President: Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi is unfit to hold the office as he worked as a political opponent and searched ‘opportunities to topple the State government', Chief Minister MK Stalin conveyed to President Droupadi Murmu, the government said on Sunday. Ravi 'defamed' Tamil culture, indulged in 'cheap politics,' instigated ‘communal hatred’ and he is a ‘threat’ …

Watch | Why relations between Tamil Nadu government and Governor R.N. Ravi are strained
1 year, 5 months ago

Watch | Why relations between Tamil Nadu government and Governor R.N. Ravi are strained

The Hindu  

Ravi was appointed as the Governor of Tamil Nadu nearly two years ago, the M.K. The latest disagreement between the two parties relates to the decision by Mr. Ravi to ‘dismiss’ the arrested Minister V. Senthilbalaji from the Cabinet on June 29, only to hurriedly backtrack on his decision in a few hours. In September 2021, when the Centre announced …

Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay | Check governors trying to exceed their powers
1 year, 5 months ago

Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay | Check governors trying to exceed their powers

Deccan Chronicle  

Tamil Nadu governor R.N. Sample these unambiguous pledges made by the BJP in its election manifestos in the 1980s and 1990s, the period when it transformed from being a marginal Opposition party to one of governance: * appoint state governors in consultation with state governments, support and strengthen state governments and not destabilise and topple them.. *Misuse of Raj Bhavans …

KCR agrees as Kejriwal, Mann say Governors have become a hinderance
1 year, 6 months ago

KCR agrees as Kejriwal, Mann say Governors have become a hinderance

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Delhi and Punjab Chief Ministers Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday yet again took on the office of the Governor complaining about how the institution of the Governor was being misused by the BJP government at the Centre. Kejriwal and Mann were in Hyderabad to meet Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao and addressed a press conference along …

Modi’s Hindu nationalist party set to lose India's Karnataka state in polls ahead of national vote
1 year, 7 months ago

Modi’s Hindu nationalist party set to lose India's Karnataka state in polls ahead of national vote

The Independent  

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Karnataka results could pave the road to 2024
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka results could pave the road to 2024

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka elections on May 10 are turning out to be the most ideological battle in decades. The economic narrative was also built around protecting the state’s institutions, symbolised by the perceived battle between the brand of the Karnataka Milk Federation, Nandini, and the more prominent national brand of Gujarat origin, Amul. As distinct from the BJP or a national …

BJP will make Karnataka 'Number 1' state in India: PM Modi
1 year, 7 months ago

BJP will make Karnataka 'Number 1' state in India: PM Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

MANGALURU: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing a rally in Mulki, expressed the Bharatiya Janata Party's resolve to make Karnataka the number one state in every field of development. The Congress party, on the other hand, wants the state to be the number one ATM for the 'Shahi Parivar' in Delhi, taking an 85% commission in every project," he said. …

Govt failed to protect State from dangers of centralisation: Bahutva Karnataka
1 year, 8 months ago

Govt failed to protect State from dangers of centralisation: Bahutva Karnataka

The Hindu  

Continuing its series of ‘report cards’ on the performance of the Karnataka government on various parameters, Bahutva Karnataka, on April 19, released its assessment on ‘federalism’ and deemed it ‘failed.’ The forum alleged that the government has abdicated its constitutional duty to protect the people of Karnataka from the dangers of centralisation. The State government has increasingly been run by …

It's the time for hot-Tip Sultans in Karnataka
1 year, 8 months ago

It's the time for hot-Tip Sultans in Karnataka

New Indian Express  

Away from the statistics, Karnataka has always been an arena that yokes the local and the national together and brings them into vexed negotiations. This is an election where the fading local memory of Nehru-Gandhi loyalties would be put to test perhaps for the last time. This is a state, after all, where it’s famously recounted that a voter in …

It's the time for hot-Tip Sultans in Karnataka
1 year, 8 months ago

It's the time for hot-Tip Sultans in Karnataka

New Indian Express  

Away from the statistics, Karnataka has always been an arena that yokes the local and the national together and brings them into vexed negotiations. This is an election where the fading local memory of Nehru-Gandhi loyalties would be put to test perhaps for the last time. This is a state, after all, where it’s famously recounted that a voter in …

‘Move ahead with PM Modi for the developement’: Amit Shah in Karnataka
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Move ahead with PM Modi for the developement’: Amit Shah in Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

Union minister Amit Shah mounted an attack on the Congress party during the poll campaign in Karnataka’s Raichur on Sunday. ‘Move ahead with PM Modi for the developement’: Amit Shah in Karnataka Speaking at Raichur, Amit Shah said, “The Congress party had destroyed Karnataka when they were in power. People in the state are clearly with PM Modi and I …

PM Modi, Shah as Stars & a Dash of Infra, Culture. Will BJP’s K’taka Script Be a Hit? - News18
1 year, 9 months ago

PM Modi, Shah as Stars & a Dash of Infra, Culture. Will BJP’s K’taka Script Be a Hit? - News18

News 18  

From visits within days of each other, election yatras from opponents’ strongholds, unveiling statues of Lingayat and Vokkaliga icons, to using deeply rooted southern cultural icons, historical figures and movies, both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP’s election strategist and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have their target set and locked — to strengthen the BJP’s Hindutva message in …

Book Launch: ‘Heads Held High: Salvaging State Governors For 21st Century India′ A Digital Book By NAVI Books, Vidhi's Digital-Only Publishing Website
1 year, 9 months ago

Book Launch: ‘Heads Held High: Salvaging State Governors For 21st Century India′ A Digital Book By NAVI Books, Vidhi's Digital-Only Publishing Website

Live Law  

Date: March 16th, 2023 Time: 6:00 PM Venue: India International Centre, Seminar Hall Nos. ABOUT THE BOOK: Governors routinely find themselves in the middle of political controversies and crises in India. While, at first glance, they may seem to be ceremonial figureheads with limited powers, these same narrow functions transform them overnight into kingmakers for state governments, or overseers who …

Modi’s Governors: New appointments raise questions
1 year, 10 months ago

Modi’s Governors: New appointments raise questions

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 23, 2023 10:40 IST On February 12, President Droupadi Murmu announced the appointment of new Governors in 12 States and one Union Territory, attracting serious scrutiny for its timing—several States go to the polls this year— and for the choices made. The appointment of Gulab Chand Kataria, Leader of Opposition in the Rajasthan Assembly, as Assam Governor …

Governors should shun politics: C P Radhakrishnan
1 year, 10 months ago

Governors should shun politics: C P Radhakrishnan

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Veteran BJP leader and newly appointed Governor of Jharkhand, C P Radhakrishan, said that it was not proper for those holding the gubernatorial post to talk politics or display political aspirations as they should leave their past and concentrate on development. Similarly political leaders, on becoming Governors, should put aside political aspirations, he said, triggering speculations in the grapevine …

Being appointed Governor is growth in politics: Radhakrishnan
1 year, 10 months ago

Being appointed Governor is growth in politics: Radhakrishnan

The Hindu  

Being appointed the Governor of a State is growth in politics, former BJP MP C.P. Radhakrishnan said, after President Droupadi Murmu appointed him the Governor of Jharkhand on Sunday. “My appointment as the Governor of Jharkhand is another honour given by the Union government to Tamil Nadu. Mr. Radhakrishnan will replace former Jharkhand and Tripura Governor Ramesh Bais, who has …

Why the governor rejigs matter
1 year, 10 months ago

Why the governor rejigs matter

Hindustan Times  

A set of gubernatorial assignments announced by Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday, appointing six new governors and shuffling seven others, holds important clues. Mr Kataria’s appointment may be seen as the Bharatiya Janata Party ’s first move to overhaul the state unit, which needs to resolve its internal factionalism, but it remains to be seen whether the party decides to implement …

'Those who work for Modi are now Governors': Congress on ex-SC judge Abdul Nazeer
1 year, 10 months ago

'Those who work for Modi are now Governors': Congress on ex-SC judge Abdul Nazeer

India Today  

The Congress party on Sunday attacked the Centre's decision to appoint former Supreme Court judge S Abdul Nazeer as the Governor of Andhra Pradesh. Quoting the video, Jairam Ramesh said, "Adequate proof of this in the past 3-4 years for sure." Adequate proof of this in the past 3-4 years for sure https://t.co/33TZaGKr8x — Jairam Ramesh February 12, 2023 Meanwhile, …

Tamil Nadu state government Vs Governor RN Ravi: know details
1 year, 11 months ago

Tamil Nadu state government Vs Governor RN Ravi: know details

Op India  

The clash between the Tamil Nadu state government and Governor RN Ravi has reached to a flash point. On Monday, 9th January 2023, governor RN Ravi addressed this year’s first session of the Tamil Nadu state’s legislative assembly. Governor RN Ravi, while interacting with a batch of civil services aspirants who have cleared their Civil Services Exam and were looking …

'Get out Ravi' posters in Chennai stirs row amid Tamil Nadu CM-Governor stand-off
1 year, 11 months ago

'Get out Ravi' posters in Chennai stirs row amid Tamil Nadu CM-Governor stand-off

India Today  

In an escalation in the ongoing tussle between Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and Governor RN Ravi, several protests were seen across the state against the governor asking him to ‘get out.’ 'GetOutRavi' immediately began to trend on Twitter. On Tuesday morning, posters reflecting the same content with CM Stalin, minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and Dhayanidhi Maran’s pictures were seen …

'Get out Ravi' posters in Chennai stirs row amid Tamil Nadu CM-Governor stand-off
1 year, 11 months ago

'Get out Ravi' posters in Chennai stirs row amid Tamil Nadu CM-Governor stand-off

India Today  

In an escalation in the ongoing tussle between Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and Governor RN Ravi, several protests were seen across the state against the governor asking him to ‘get out.’ 'GetOutRavi' immediately began to trend on Twitter. On Tuesday morning, posters reflecting the same content with CM Stalin, minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and Dhayanidhi Maran’s pictures were seen …

Why Governor versus state battle is raging in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Telangana
1 year, 11 months ago

Why Governor versus state battle is raging in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Telangana

India Today  

On Monday, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi walked out of the Assembly after Chief Minister MK Stalin moved a resolution which stated that only the customary speech by the government would go on record for the first day of the House’s winter session. THE ESCALATION Recently, the Tamil Nadu government sought a recall of RN Ravi, Kerala proposed the ordinance …

Political leaders disapprove of Governor’s ‘Tamizhagam’ remark
1 year, 11 months ago

Political leaders disapprove of Governor’s ‘Tamizhagam’ remark

The Hindu  

Political leaders cutting across party lines expressed their disapproval of Governor R.N. “He has become a hero for stirring up controversies,” Mr. Dhinakaran said, adding that if the Governor’s views were ignored, he would stop making such comments. Both Mr. Jayakumar and Mr. Dhinakaran explained that the term Tamil Nadu was chosen to highlight the State’s identity, culture and history. …

Governor Ravi is unable to digest Tamil Nadu’s growth, says T.R. Baalu
1 year, 11 months ago

Governor Ravi is unable to digest Tamil Nadu’s growth, says T.R. Baalu

The Hindu  

January 05, 2023 10:48 pm | Updated January 06, 2023 01:51 pm IST - CHENNAI DMK treasurer and parliamentary party leader T.R. Probably, the Governor could not digest the development of Tamil Nadu and his anger had turned towards the Dravidian Model government, Mr. Baalu said. It is not difficult to understand his agenda,” said Mr. Baalu, in a statement, …

Maharashtra-Karnataka border row: MVA MPs seek Amit Shah’s intervention to restrain ‘high-handed’ Karnataka govt.
2 years ago

Maharashtra-Karnataka border row: MVA MPs seek Amit Shah’s intervention to restrain ‘high-handed’ Karnataka govt.

The Hindu  

Warning the Central government that the Karnataka-Maharashtra border row had reached a stage where it might erupt into full-blown violence, a number of MPs from the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi parties on Thursday sought Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s personal intervention to maintain law and order in the border districts between the two Statess With tensions aggravated along the border …

EDITOR’S NOTE | How Governor-Chief Minister tussles are playing out across various opposition-ruled States
2 years ago

EDITOR’S NOTE | How Governor-Chief Minister tussles are playing out across various opposition-ruled States

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 01, 2022 10:50 IST The Constitution is pretty clear. Article 154 says: “Nothing in this article shall be deemed to transfer to the Governor any functions conferred by any existing law on any other authority.” In other words, the Constitution does not allow the Governor to take upon himself or herself the roles conferred by the people …

‘Kasi Tamil Sangamam was ploy to prop up RSS ideology in TN’
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Kasi Tamil Sangamam was ploy to prop up RSS ideology in TN’

The Hindu  

CPI’s Politbureau member G. Ramakrishnan slammed the Kasi Tamil Sangamam event as an attempt by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to use Union funds to help prop up RSS ideology in Tamil Nadu by giving it a foothold. Alleging that the BJP was indulging in horse-trading in opposition ruled States to topple legitimately elected governments, Mr. Ramakrishnan said, whereever this was …

Govt vs Guv: Why 3 Chief Ministers in South India Have Declared War on the Raj Bhavan
2 years, 1 month ago

Govt vs Guv: Why 3 Chief Ministers in South India Have Declared War on the Raj Bhavan

News 18  

Taking a leaf out of his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee’s book, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has issued orders to remove Governor Arif Mohammad Khan from the post of Chancellor of Kerala Kalamandalam, a deemed-to-be-university for art and culture. In neighbouring Tamil Nadu, the ruling DMK and its allies wrote to President Droupadi Murmu demanding the recall of Tamil …

Needless needling: The Hindu Editorial on Governor-government ties in Tamil Nadu
2 years, 1 month ago

Needless needling: The Hindu Editorial on Governor-government ties in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

The presentation of a memorandum against Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi by MPs of the ruling DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance to President Droupadi Murmu is yet another reflection of the fractured relationship between the DMK regime and the Governor. In an account of 20 Bills passed by the State Assembly and pending with the Governor, the memorandum, expectedly, dealt with …

‘Unfit for job’: Tamil Nadu MPs write to President, seek governor’s removal
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Unfit for job’: Tamil Nadu MPs write to President, seek governor’s removal

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu’s ruling coalition on Wednesday submitted a memorandum to President Droupadi Murmu seeking the removal of governor RN Ravi and saying he was unfit to hold office, ratcheting up hostilities with Raj Bhavan in a rare move. Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi and the DMK-headed state government have been locked in an escalating political battle for months. “The Tamil …

Governor\'s press conference at Raj Bhavan unprecedented: Kerala CM
2 years, 3 months ago

Governor\'s press conference at Raj Bhavan unprecedented: Kerala CM

Deccan Chronicle  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday lashed out at Governor Arif Mohammed Khan for his recent press conference convened against the state government, terming it as "unprecedented" and accused him of turning Raj Bhavan into a centre of "political conspiracy". At the press meet, Khan had also accused the Chief Minister and the state government of using "pressure …

Explained | The office of the Governor: its origins, powers, and controversies
2 years, 3 months ago

Explained | The office of the Governor: its origins, powers, and controversies

The Hindu  

September 21, 2022 11:31 am | Updated January 11, 2023 01:49 pm IST Watch | What are the powers of a Governor and Lieutenant Governor? Article 143 of the draft Constitution states that the Council of Ministers of a State with the Chief Minister as the head should “aid and advise” the Governor in carrying out his functions, “except in …

Governor creating constitutional crisis in Kerala at behest of BJP, RSS: CPI(M)
2 years, 3 months ago

Governor creating constitutional crisis in Kerala at behest of BJP, RSS: CPI(M)

Deccan Chronicle  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The ruling CPM led Left Democratic Front in Kerala has urged President Draupadi Murmu to advise Governor Arif Mohammad Khan to adhere to constitutional principles in the state while discharging his duties. A day after Mr Khan’s unprecedented action of levelling serious allegations against the chief minister and the LDF government at a press conference convened at the Raj …

Lines and roles: The Hindu Editorial on Governors
2 years, 9 months ago

Lines and roles: The Hindu Editorial on Governors

The Hindu  

Signs of a confrontation between Raj Bhavan and the elected government in a State are not infrequent in the country. Constrained by the ‘aid and advice’ clause in their routine functioning, some Governors seem to be using the discretionary space available to them to keep regimes on tenterhooks. A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court laid down in 1974 that …

Give States Say In Appointment & Recall Of Governors : Kerala Tells Centre
2 years, 10 months ago

Give States Say In Appointment & Recall Of Governors : Kerala Tells Centre

Live Law  

The Kerala Government has placed before the Central Government several recommendations to amend the Constitution to give power to the State Governments in the appointment and recall of Governors.Kerala's remarks are made in response to the recommendations made by Justice Madan Mohan Punchhi Commission constituted by the Government of India in 2007 to suggest reforms in. The Kerala Government has …

R.N. Ravi sworn-in as Tamil Nadu Governor
3 years, 3 months ago

R.N. Ravi sworn-in as Tamil Nadu Governor

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Governor, R.N. Minutes after being sworn in as the Governor of Tamil Nadu, Mr. Ravi was asked about apprehensions among certain political parties that a former Intelligence Bureau officer was being made Governor. Mr. Ravi said India had benefited enormously from the intellectual, spiritual, artistic wealth of Tamil Nadu and its political wisdom. The new Governor said Tamil …

Respect for SCs & OBCs, Representation to Women & Jats: What PM Modi's Governor Pick Says
3 years, 5 months ago

Respect for SCs & OBCs, Representation to Women & Jats: What PM Modi's Governor Pick Says

News 18  

The choice of Governors for eight states – a record number of SC, ST & OBC picks as well as representation for women and the Jat community – is a reflection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mantra of respect and dignity for all. Others who have been appointed are Andhra Pradesh BJP leader Hari Babu Kambhampati, who has been given …

Governor: A colonial relic
3 years, 6 months ago

Governor: A colonial relic

The Hindu  

On August 5, 1983, Karnataka Chief Minister Ramakrishna Hegde told a seminar on Centre-State relations which he had organised that “even Governors had become glorified servants of the Union”. It says: “Being the holder of an independent constitutional office, the Governor is not a subordinate or a subservient agent of the Union government.” This is correct. The Sarkaria Commission’s report …

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