The sudden resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel has led to a Constitutional disaster and but the central authorities has not given any rationalization on the matter, Congress chief Karti Chidambaram mentioned on Monday.
Speaking to reporters right here, Karti pointed that no press convention was held and neither was any motive disclosed in regards to the resignation of an individual who held a constitutional submit.
“In a mature democracy, if a senior constitutional functionary resigns, there will be a press conference or there will be a statement, at the least to disclose the reason behind the resignation. His sudden resignation has led to a constitutional crisis and the government has not given any explanation on it,” he remarked.
It is a matter of anguish that such a improvement has taken place simply earlier than the announcement of the Lok Sabha polls, he mentioned.
Commenting on devolution of powers and points resembling levy of cess, he mentioned the Centre doesn’t respect the rights of state governments.
Referring to BJP MP Anantkumar Hegde’s comment on BJP requiring two-thirds majority in Parliament to amend the Constitution, he mentioned all such elements have created a “dangerous” state of affairs within the nation.
Though the BJP MP has not specified what his celebration intends to do, it’s obvious that it’s their need to finish “secularism” and declare the nation a ‘Hindu Rashtra’, Karti alleged.
The common election can be primarily based on such points, and with a purpose to defend democracy, secularism, the Constitution and states’ rights, the BJP regime on the Centre have to be dislodged and a brand new authorities elected, Karti mentioned, including that the INDIA bloc is working in direction of that.
According to revised norms for naming an Election Commissioner, the prime minister, a union cupboard minister (Home) and an opposition chief can decide the EC. However, the federal government has a majority and the choice is therefore solely a mere formality, Karti added.
The Chief Election Commissioner and different ECs (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act 2023, was notified in December 2023 by the federal government after its passage in each homes of Parliament. Following the notification, petitions have been filed within the Supreme Court difficult the brand new regulation.
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First Published: Mar 11 2024 | 3:00 PM IST
