Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] State secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, on Sunday, appeared to walk the tightrope between preserving the prerogative of the elected State government and avoiding discord with Raj Bhavan over pressing questions regarding the constitutional limits on executive authority.
When asked about Governor Arif Mohammed Khan's statement that any attempt by the government to impose its will on Raj Bhavan would precipitate a constitutional crisis, Mr. Balakrishnan struck a stern tone. "Nobody could aspire to create any constitutional crisis here. The government knows how to handle the situation if it worsens beyond a point. Such an undesirable eventuality would prompt party intervention. However, no such grave political circumstance prevails currently".
Mr. Balakrishnan said the Centre routinely used Governors to challenge elected governments in several non-BJP ruled States. The people would resist such bids to undermine federalism.
