Congress’s decision to name legislators for Constitutional posts draws flak
The Congress party is facing criticism for publicly announcing candidates for constitutional posts in the Legislative Assembly and Council before formal procedures. Critics argue this undermines the independence of these posts and bypasses established legislative norms.
Why it matters
This raises concerns about the erosion of constitutional decorum and the politicization of legislative offices in India.
The Congress’s decision to name its leaders for constitutional posts in the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council in its letterhead and make it public has come under flak. This is especially so when the post of the Chairman of Legislative Council is still held by the senior most member of the Upper House Basavaraj Horatti. The Congress has named its Chief Whip Saleem Ahmed for the post.
The development comes after the Congress with its recent wins in the Council elections has a majority in the Upper House.
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