The two-day conference of governors this time was much more than a ritual. AdvertisementUnder our constitutional system, the President and governors have a well-defined role. (Ibid)AdvertisementA report quoting the President said: “For the smooth functioning of democracy, it is crucial that central agencies work with better coordination across all states. (https://indianexpress.com/article/india/be-bridge-between-centre-president-says-prioritise-poor-9490934/).>After the conference, West Bengal governor Ananda Bose told PTI that the concept of passive governors will soon be history. Bose had also filed a defamation case against chief minister Mamata Banerjee.>In many states, governors sit on bills passed by the state Assemblies.

Source: Indian Express August 07, 2024 09:48 UTC