SC verdict defining LG's powers victory of federalism: CPI-M
New Delhi, July 4: Welcoming the Supreme Court judgment limiting the Lt Governors role in Delhi's administration, the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) on Wednesday said it is a "victory of federalism".
The Left party underlined that the judgment by a five-member Constitution bench highlighted the role of Lt. Governors and Governors and the issue of "misuse of their offices".
"The BJP propagates charade of ‘cooperative federalism' but in reality it is destroying our federal structure. The CPI-M welcomes the judgment. Governors and Lt. Governors can't usurp the rights of an elected state government or encroach upon their rights. This is a victory of federalism," the party said.
It said that the bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra has "upheld the rights of the elected state governments" and reversed the decision of the Delhi High Court which had held that the Lt. Governor is the "administrative head" of Delhi.
"The Supreme Court bench has now correctly held that the Lt. Governor is bound by the advice of the elected Council of Ministers of Delhi government," it said.
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DCM DK Shivakumar accuses BJP of targeting Siddaramaiah politically
Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of attempting to undermine senior Congress leader and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s political career. Speaking to the media near his Sadashivanagar residence, Shivakumar described Siddaramaiah as "the strongest mass leader in the state" and claimed the BJP is making efforts to politically "finish him."
“Siddaramaiah is a prominent mass leader of Karnataka, and that is precisely why the BJP is trying to neutralize his influence,” said Shivakumar. He went on to suggest that this was part of a larger strategy by the BJP to target Congress and opposition leaders across the country.
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When asked about recent allegations made by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan against Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi, Shivakumar remarked that he was not fully informed on the matter. However, he suggested that Vijayan’s comments were likely motivated by fears of an electoral defeat. “Priyanka Gandhi is a national leader, and the Congress party believes in bringing together people from all walks of life. Her decision has received appreciation from the people of Kerala, including those in Wayanad,” he added, referring to her recent initiatives in the state.
