š§Ø Stalin's Bold Move: Uniting Non-BJP CMs Against Centre's Power Play! āļøš„
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TL;DR š§¾
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin has rallied eight non-BJP Chief Ministers to oppose a Presidential reference to the Supreme Court, which questions a landmark verdict limiting governors' powers.Ā Stalin argues this move threatens India's federal structure and calls for a united legal front to protect state autonomy.
š What's the Fuss All About? š§
Recently, President Droupadi Murmu, acting on the Union government's advice, sought the Supreme Court's opinion on 14 questions related to the timelines for governors and the President to assent to state legislation.Ā This move challenges the Supreme Court's April 8 verdict in the State of Tamil Nadu vs. Governor of Tamil NaduĀ case, which set clear deadlines for such assents.
Stalin perceives this as an attempt to undermine the judiciary and erode state powers, especially in opposition-ruled states.Ā He asserts that the Centre is using governors as tools to obstruct state legislation, thereby threatening the federal balance enshrined in the Constitution.Ā
š¤ Who's in the Squad? š§āš¤āš§
Stalin has reached out to the Chief Ministers of West Bengal, Kerala, Telangana, Punjab, Bihar, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir.Ā He urges them to form a coordinated legal strategy to oppose the Presidential reference and protect the autonomy of state governments.
š§ Why Does It Matter? š¢
The crux of the issue lies in the balance of power between the Centre and the states.Ā The Supreme Court's April verdict was hailed as a reinforcement of federal principles, limiting the discretionary powers of governors and ensuring timely assent to state legislation.
By questioning this verdict, the Centre is seen as attempting to centralize power, potentially stalling progressive legislation in states and undermining the democratic process.
š§ MediaFx's Take: Power to the People! ā
This development underscores the ongoing tension between central authority and state autonomy.Ā In a truly democratic setup, decentralization ensures that local governments can effectively address the unique needs of their populations.
The Centre's move appears to be a strategic attempt to consolidate power, potentially at the expense of democratic principles and state rights.Ā It's imperative for all stakeholders to uphold the Constitution's federal spirit, ensuring that power remains with the people and their elected representatives.
