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Keep governors off politics
The decision to remove Governors in four states has apparently been taken to pave way for smooth functioning of the government machinery in the respective states. Acting at the behest of the Union Government, the President ordered removal of the Governors appointed by the erstwhile BJP-led NDA coalition government. There is, however, not much reason to find fault with the Central government move since it is apparently aimed at ensuring cordial ties between the Governors and their respective State governments. Removal of Governors before completion of their five-year tenure is not a common practice in a democratic set-up like ours. But the issue must be kept above any controversy keeping in view its genuine and rationale cause.
P.M.Krishna
ICFAI National College
Vijayawada
In my opinion, there is no need for dismissal of the Governors. We call India a secular State. Ours is the second largest democracy. Unceremonious removal of people from high positions on communal grounds is an unhealthy sign. The actual tenure of a Governor is five years. The President has right to appoint or dismiss the Governors based on the recommendation of the Central government.
But how far is the Centre justified in its decision to send home the four Governors just because of their RSS affiliations. I see no harm in letting the four Governors continue in their respective offices sinch their RSS background is unlikely to have any impact on their role as a Governor of the State.
K.Amitha,
ICFAI National College
Vijayawada.
There is nothing unconstitutional about removal of the four Governors. It is a known fact that the Governor is appointed by the President who acts on the recommendation of the Central government. It is mandatory for the Governors who are appointed for a tenure of five years to enjoy the goodwill of the President in order to continue in office.
The BJP may sight its own reasons for creating a ruckus over the issue, but one expects a Governor to uphold the moral values needed to run a democratic set-up like India.
D.V.Rama Rao,
ICFAI National College,
Vijayawada
I would not support the dismissal of the Governors of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Gujarat and Goa. We find this happening whenever there is a change in the government at the Centre. The ruling party opts for its `own candidates' to ensure that it is equipped with full-fledged power. According to Article 156 of the Constitution, the President needs to appoint Governors to the States and has the right to dismiss them with the support of the Union Cabinet if they were found to be lacking in performance. The recent development only proves that the Union Government succeeded in influencing the President on this count.
Shiva Prasad Regalla
ICFAI University,
Vijayawada
The parties forming the Government at the Centre find an easy scapegoat in the Governors. The Bharatiya Janata Party, now sitting in the Opposition and terming the dismissal of the four Governors by the Congress party as `grossly unconstitutional' is no paragon of virtue. The NDA-coalition at the Centre, in the past, had indulged in a similar act by removing some Governors with a Congress background. It is time the intellectuals and all right thinking people sat together and found an alternative for the prevailing sorry state of affairs. After all, it is an accepted fact that the post of a Governor is ornamental. Then why such hullabaloo over the issue ?
P.Sowmya
ICFAI National College
Vijayawada
In my view, the dismissal of Governors in four states is not a right decision. In a democratic set-up like India, every individual reserves the right to favour any party of his choice. The task of appointing Governors would turn difficult if they are dismissed based on their affiliations. That all the four Governors were appointed by the BJP government proves that their removal now is a part of the party politics. The Governors, I feel, should have been given a chance to prove their unbiased stand before showing them the door.
K.Divya,
Samvida Vidya Peeth,
Vijayawada.
Persons of such high stature like Governors should not be removed in an unceremonious way in a democratic country like India. The President acts on the advice of the Union Cabinet and is a nominee of the Central Government. The office of the Governor is an independent entity and the executive power of the State is vested in him.
The habitual dismissals and fresh appointments of Governors with the change in the Government at the Centre is a very unhealthy trend which ought to be done away with.
V.Sireesha Kumari
Javahar Navodaya Vidyalaya,
Veleru, Krishna District.
Article 156 of the Constitution clearly says that the Governor shall hold office at the pleasure of the Precedent. Subject to this rule, he could be removed from his office at any time by the President. Therefore, one should not point an accusing finger at the President for removal of the four Governors before completion of their respective tenure.
V.Sravani,
Maris Stella College
I strongly endorse the dismissal of the Governors by the Central Government. The Governors are appointed basically for political manoeuvrability. It is the President who directly or indirectly decides the tenure of a Governor.
The RSS affiliation of the four Governors is the apparent cause of their exit. It was necessary to ensure smooth functioning of the government machinery by sending them out. The ugly confrontation between the former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Jayalalitha and the then Governor, Channa Reddy, is still fresh in our minds. We are surely not prepared to witness such awkward situations again.
B.R.Murthy,
Ashok Nagar,
Patamata.
I don't approve of the dismissal of the Governers. It is indeed an undemocratic act and calls of a thorough soul-searching by the Central Government. Ours being the largest democracy across the world, we need to set an example to other smaller democracies in terms of ethics and principals. The dismissal episode has tarnished the image of the country in the world view reducing our democracy into a mockery.
I request the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance at the Centre to adopt a more broader approach while practicing democracy. A drastic act like removal of a Governor should be resorted only under exceptional circumstances.
N.Swathi,
Loyola Institute of
Technology and Management,
Sattenapally,
Guntur.
The United Progressive Alliance at the Centre has taken a wise decision to sack four Governors for their RSS affiliations. The decision, however, goes beyond routine politics and is part of a larger ideological project to `delegitimise' the RSS. All the four Governors- Vishnukant Sastry, Kailashpathi Misra, Babu Premananda and K. Sahni are known for their RSS affiliations which is the cause for their abrupt exit. Since presence of communal elements in such high offices could invite trouble, the Government aptly showed them the door before it was too late.
M.Suvarna Raju,
Director, Little Hearts Public School,
Guntur.
There are no specific instructions for appointment or removal of Governors. Besides, the Constitution says that the tenure of a Governor is subject to the `pleasure' of the President. Appointments are made and unmade by the party in power with least regard for the spirit of the Constitution. The Sarkaria Commission had suggested ways and means to shield the Constitutional office from petty and party politics but nothing was done to ensure its implementation. However, the ideologically incompatible Governors who were thrown out should have put in their papers before they were booted out.
Nakka Sudhakara Rao
AIR, Vijayawada.
The recent dismissal of Governors of four states by the Central Government raised an uproar in and out side the Parliament. The Central Government claimed that these Governors belonged to the BJP - Sangh Parivar combine and that they were given enough indications to relinquish the office. But they refused to relent forcing the government to resort to the extreme step. But it would not be an exaggeration to state that the episode has tarnished the democratic image of the country.
N.Saieesh
SCOPE, Poranki
The Central Government's decision to sack Governors of four states is a welcome step. It is a known fact the people in question have political and ideological leanings towards the communal Rashtriya Swayamevak Sangh. India is a secular country where no one religion is partronised. A person appointed to the highly responsible and respectable post of a Governor is expected to be someone who is truly secular at heart. Thus, I see no harm in removal of the four Governors who take pride in their RSS affiliation.
V.Bala Raghunath,
Tender Wonders Educational Society,
Vijayawada.
In a federal set-up, the post of Governor is very vital as he/she acts as a link between the Centre and the States. No Bill can be passed without the signature of the Governor.
But it is highly unfortunate that the conduct of a selected few of the persons who held this high office, has tarnished the image of a Governor.
The Government, thus, should exercise great caution while appointing Governors. It should look for people who have intellectual leanings rather than those showing political leanings. Such incidents also call for soul-searching by those trying to belittle their posts by indulging in politicking.
T.Chaitanya,
Centre for English Studies,
Poranki.
The Centre has clearly acted in gross violation of the Constitution by removing the four Governors. The most tragic part of the whole episode is that the removal came at a time when one could not find a proper reason for the Government to resort to such a drastic step. The fact that the Governors are appointed by the President of India should indicate the kind of high respect attached to the post. In this backdrop, the abrupt exit is bound to lead to a furore the right thinking people across the country.
C. Madhurima,
Sri Kakatiya Mahila Degree Kalasala.
Vijayawada.
Governors are Constitutional heads of the states. Usually their appointments are for five years. If removed from the office in between, it could be taken for granted that the persons in question have been found lacking in respect for the Constitution. If we have respect for the Constitution, we should also respect the appointments made based on it. No specific religion or ideology could be imposed on anyone in a secular country like India. I have the right to believe and propagate my ideology. The removal of a Governor should be resorted to only under serious or inevitable circumstances. In this case, it is a clear move carried out at the behest of the Congress-led Union Cabinet.
Thenniplackal Mathew,
St.Mary's Kerala School,
Pamarru.
I strongly oppose the unceremonious removal of the Governors of the four States of Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana and Goa, by the Central government for no valid reason. To avoid such ugly sitations in future, the authorities concerned should evolve a mechanism to protect the posts. All political parties in India should put an end to this unethical tradition. All the right thinking people should form a common platform to denounce and deplore this unhealthy practice. Only a social awareness and a collective cry for implementation of truly democratic norms in the system would drive some sense into those violating them.
Gopi.
Guntur.
Appointment of a Governor is purely a political whim. All political parties, when in power, enjoy their turns. Hardly does this selection reflect any truly democratic spirit. Nor do they care for the public sentiment in this regard. I feel it is more like a game of see-saw. Whichever party enjoys an upper hand in the political scenario, indulges in it. But when in the Opposition, raises a hue and cry over it.
Prasant Kumar Nayak,
Amaleswari Residential High School,
Machilipatnam.
The dismissal of four Governors by the Congress-led UPA government is undemocratic unconstitutional. It is against the Constitutional norms. The Union Government has removed the four Governors of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Gujarat and Goa on the pretext that they had RSS affiliations. A Governor is appointed by the President of the country for a period of five years and he or she needs to enjoy the pleasure of the latter to continue in the post.
However, the abrupt removal of the four Governors is not a welcome development. The country needs to amend its Constitution before it begins to send wrong signals to the world at large.
Nadendla Yateeshparikshit,
Vignan School of PG Studies.
The dismissal of Governors is not a justified action on the part of the newly-formed government at the Centre. It is unfortunate to witness such things happening despite the fact that the Government is led by an upright and efficient leader like Manmohan Singh.
The opposition has raised a banner of revolt against the decision and the issue is bound to be raised in Parliament. The rest is quite predictable— acrimonious scenes, walk-outs, pandemoniums and a stalemate resulting in wastage of precious time and public money. The Government owes an explanation to the public for its action in a democratic set-up like ours.
S.Rajesh,
Kanuru.
The Articles enshrined in the Constitution namely 155, 156, 160, 163, 164, 167, 174, 204, 213, 355, 356 and 365 clearly emphasize that the Governors as agents of the Centre, a link between the Centre and the States. This view was endorsed by the likes of P.S. Deshmukh, Mahavir Tyagi, V.V Giri and M.C. Setalvad.
The replacement of Governors of four States recently is legal, justifiable and within the spirit of the Constitution. The Centre cannot allow a person to continue as Governor ignoring the fact that he belongs to a different party, ideology, philosophy or faith.
C. Narayana Rao,
Dean, social science,
Acharya Nagarjuna University.
The Government's decision to sack Governors of four states is highly deplorable. The appointment of a Governor by the President, with the support of the Union Cabinet, is made for a tenure of five years. The dismissal act is undemocratic and in gross violation of the Constitutional norms.
But the Bharatiya Janata Party which is creating a hullabaloo about the whole issue is no saintly party either. It had done a similar thing during its rule at the Centre. The post of a Governor is sacred and should be kept above politics. Political parties should not be allowed in interfere in such matters. Only then can we prevent murder of democracy in broad daylight.
G. Gautam,
Vijayawada.
A lot of respect is attached to the post of a Governor of a State. It is unfortunate that the revered seat is being dragged in a political embroglio.
I strongly feel that the post of the Governor should be kept above petty politics and the persons adorning it should also conduct themselves in a manner befitting their seats. The Governors are the first citizens of a State. They are expected to act judiciously and impartially keeping in mind the diversity of the land.
It is hard to believe that a person with political or communal affiliations could discharge his duties in a fairly impartial manner. But, this should not be reason enough for the Central Government to show the door to the four Governors. The government should weigh all the pros and cons before taking such major decisions.
K.Lakshmi Rani,
Center For English Studies,
Poranki.
The recent dismissal of the Governors of four states by the President, A.P.J Abdul Kalam, on the advice of the United Progressive Alliance Government needs to be condemned by one and all . A Governor is a Constitutional head of a State. Dismissing him without any proper reason sends wrong signal to the people of the country .It appears to be a dirty game being indulged in by the politicians. Does this mean the Governors should act in accordance with the government at the Centre? If it is so, then they should sacrifice their independence and must abide by the party which is holding the power at the Centre. They must mould themselves with the changing governments at the Centre so as to complete their term. This kind of unhealthy practice should not be allowed as it would destroy the democratic and secular fabric of the country.
M. Kranthi Kumar,
Physiotherapy.
Vidya Nagar, Guntur.
The Governors are the custodians of the Constitution. They should take care of the State. We cannot have a situation where governors, who are appointed by the President, are controlled by political parties. What is the logic in replacing the so-called political appointees by other political appointees? Moreover, under the Constitution, governor enjoys a fixed 5-year tenure. There is no issue of moral corruption or criminal offence against the dismissed governors. I strongly condemn this view of "tit for tat" of the government of the day. Obviously, it should concentrate on more important issues.
Shruti Kongara
10th Class
SVBK, Syamalanagar
Guntur
The refusal of governors appointed by the BJP to put in their papers and the subsequent sack of four of them by the President stirred the proverbial hornet's nest. Vishnukanth Shastry of Uttar Pradesh, Kedarnath Sahni of Goa, Paramanand of Haryana shows that even a greeting partnership between the government and the opposition is going to be very difficult in the coming days.
The Congress has no leg to stand on, even though it is attacking the BJP for politicising the institution of the governors. Congress party recently appointed party leaders R.L.Bhatia, Balaram Jhakkar as governors of Kerala and Madhya Pradesh. Neither the Congress nor the BJP is in a position to take a moral high ground.
Now the BJP is suspecting that the Congress might try and topple the government in four States ruled by it. In Goa and Haryana, the gap between ruling alliance and the Opposition is narrow. In Gujarat, UPA will see that sword is hanging over Narendra Modi's head. In Uttar Pradesh also, the position of governor has become very important because the Congress had opened a front against Mulayam Singh Yadav. His government will be in trouble if the Congress withdraws its support. The Sarkaria Commission emphasized the role of governors as that they should be men of integrity, independence and stature. Though politicians were appointed governors even in the fifties, certain norms were followed. The governor represents the dignity of a State and is meant to ensure its proper governance. The latest controversy over the governors is one more straw in the wind indicating how sharply the battle lines are drawn this time.
B.Sreedhar Reddy
Westin College of Hotel Management
Vijayawada.
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