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22/05/2021 - Indian Polity

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May 21, 2021

A federal country with unitary bias has the responsibility to maintain the balance between political leadership at central and state levels. Critically analyse (200 Words)

Refer - The Hindu

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IAS Parliament 3 years

KEY POINTS

·        It is an obligation of the Centre to refrain from bypassing the elected leadership while dealing with States.

·        The Prime Minister addressing district magistrates, or collectors, does have a precedent. The defence then was that such direct interactions were permissible under the Constitution, citing Articles 256 and 257.

·        These provisions stipulate that the States are obliged to comply with laws made by Parliament and also allow some directions from the Union government.

·        If the Prime Minister belongs to one party, and the officials addressed are from a State run by another, there is bound to be resentment that the elected representatives of the State are being bypassed.

·        In the present case, it is true that the Centre has a major role in the pandemic response. The Disaster Management Act has been invoked to specify guidelines on lockdowns, restrictions and relaxations and to ensure smooth medical supplies.

·        However, it would be in the larger interest of the country if events and discussions are held in such a way that the political structures at the State are not seen to be undermined.

 

 

Venkateshwaran R 3 years

Kindly provide feedback. Thank you Mam/Sir

IAS Parliament 3 years

Try to include about articles 256, 257. Keep Writing.

Atul 3 years

Please review

IAS Parliament 3 years

Good attempt. Keep Writing.

Abdul hakkim 3 years

Please review  mam /sir

IAS Parliament 3 years

Good attempt. Keep Writing.

Cibi Siddharth 3 years

kindly review and give suggestions mam/sir

IAS Parliament 3 years

Good attempt. Keep Writing.

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