On June 25, 2024, India marked fifty years since the National Emergency (1975-1977), a period characterized by the suspension of civil liberties, restricted press freedom, widespread arrests, and postponed elections. The Aftermath of the National Emergency in India (1975) Political Transformation The 1977 elections saw four major opposition parties merge …
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R. N. Ravi, the governor of Tamil Nadu, has “withheld” his approval of a number of bills that the legislative assembly of that state has enacted. This comes after the Supreme Court voiced “serious concern” over the Governor’s inaction on bills that were brought before him for ratification. The court …
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The Governor is the constitutional head of the state who is appointed by the President and holds office during the pleasure of the President. He serves as a crucial conduit between the State and Union governments. The Articles 153 to 162 of the Indian Constitution address the appointment, authority and …
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