Topic: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.
3. Governor should be non-partisan and act as lynchpin for smooth federal relations between center and state rather than acting as an agent of center. Elaborate. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
Governor R.N. Ravi returning the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) Bill passed by the Tamil Nadu Assembly and the running battle between West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee underline again the problematic role that governors play in Indian politics.
Key Demand of the question:
To throw light on the role of Governor in Indian federalism and how partisan actions of the Governor cause strain in center state relationships.
Structure of the answer:
Directive:
Elaborate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the particular context. You must be defining key terms where ever appropriate, and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by mentioning article 155 and role envisaged for governor.
Body:
Mention about increasing politicization of the post of Governor and him/her acting as the ‘agent of center’. Mention the recent examples of Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and West Bengal.
Write about the impact it has on Center-State relations. centre-state relations have created widespread public sensitivity and opinion regarding various wrong doings of the centre through the office of the governor which have proved to be damaging for the essential federal structure in India.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward to reduce politicization of the role of the governor as suggested by various committees.
