SC judgement challenge to democracy

Governor of Karnataka Hansraj Bhardwaj has sent a letter to the Union Government recommending action under Article 356 of the Constitution. This has been widely reported in the media. The Government headed by BS Yeddyurappa has won most of the by-elections in the last few years. It has succeeded in the Municipal elections and panchayat elections. The popularity of the Government is not in doubt. The Government has demonstrated support of over 121 MLAs in a House whose present strength is 223. The Council of Ministers has requested the Governor to call a session of the Assembly on May 16. The Governor has declined to call the session and instead sent a recommendation to the Centre.

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