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Left Parties Slam Centre’s Presidential Reference on SC Ruling Over Governors’ Bill Deadlines

Left Parties Slam Centre’s Presidential Reference on SC Ruling Over...

CPI(M), CPI accuse BJP of undermining federalism, backing governors who obstruct opposition-led states

15 May 2025 6:30 PM IST

Supreme Court of India.(File Photo: DC)

DC Edit | SC Clarity on Governor Role Good for Democratic Rule

The court says governors can’t delay or reject bills as they must respect democracy and the Constitution.

8 April 2025 8:02 PM IST

Pavan K. Varma | Governors need to keep soul of Constitution alive

Pavan K. Varma | Governors need to keep soul of Constitution alive

A poet has written: “Hum unki yaad mein aksar unhi ko bhool gaye: In remembering her, I often forgot about...

29 Sept 2024 12:40 AM IST

Modi wants Governors to reach out to poor

Modi wants Governors to reach out to poor

PM says Governors play key role in welfare of people

3 Aug 2024 12:22 AM IST

Governors’ Conference: PM Modi Calls for Strengthening Centre-State Coordination

Governors’ Conference: PM Modi Calls for Strengthening Centre-State...

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged the governors to play the role of an effective bridge between...

2 Aug 2024 11:36 PM IST

NITI Aayogs Governing Council meeting begins under chairmanship of PM

NITI Aayog's Governing Council meeting begins under chairmanship of PM

NITI Aayog's 9th Governing Council meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi began here on Saturday.The meeting...

27 July 2024 1:43 PM IST

Governors Cant Keep Bills Pending Indefinitely: Supreme Court

Governors Can't Keep Bills Pending Indefinitely: Supreme Court

The top court said federalism and democracy, both parts of the basic structure, are inseparable

24 Nov 2023 8:14 PM IST

DC Edit | In Tamil Nadu & elsewhere, governors cant block governments

DC Edit | In Tamil Nadu & elsewhere, governors can't block governments

Article 159 of the Constitution prescribes the oath a person takes as he/she enters the office of governor. It states...

12 July 2023 1:29 AM IST

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Governor Arif Mohammad Khan (ANI)

Sanjaya Baru | Are Raj Bhavans a sinecure or a political waiting room?

Three non-BJP govts in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana are at loggerheads with their governors

14 Nov 2022 12:10 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha inspects the parade after unfurling the national flag during 76th Independence Day celebrations at Sher-e- Kashmir Cricket Stadium, in Srinagar, Monday, Aug. 15, 2022. (PTI Photo/S. Irfan)

Do we need governors to act as agents of Centre?

The roots of the controversy in West Bengal, Kerala and other states over governors allegedly exceeding their roles can...

30 Aug 2022 8:55 AM IST