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
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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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