Special Correspondent
The recent incident in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, where the Governor walked out during proceedings, raises serious constitutional concerns.
The Governor is a constitutional authority and is expected to act in accordance with constitutional morality, dignity, and established democratic conventions.
In a parliamentary democracy like India, the Legislative Assembly represents the will of the people.
A democratically elected government commands legitimacy through the mandate given by citizens.
Any action that undermines or disregards this mandate weakens democratic institutions and sets an unhealthy precedent.
The Constitution envisages the Governor as a neutral and dignified link between the Union and the State, not as an adversarial authority.
Walking out of the Assembly challenges the spirit of cooperative federalism and respect for democratic processes.
Such actions must be carefully avoided to preserve the sanctity of the Constitution and the trust of the people in democratic governance.
