Rajya Sabha Rejects Bill on Governors' Accountability to State Councils

A private member bill introduced by Kerala CPI (M) member John Brittas, aiming to make Governors constitutionally accountable to the state Councils of Ministers, was defeated in the Rajya Sabha. The bill saw significant opposition from the treasury benches, leading to heated debates and its eventual rejection by 56 votes to 21.

A bill proposing that Governors be constitutionally accountable to state Councils of Ministers was defeated in the Rajya Sabha, after heated discussions and opposition from the treasury benches on Friday.

The bill, introduced by Kerala CPI (M) member John Brittas, aimed to ensure Governors adhere to advice from state Councils of Ministers. Despite Brittas' arguments and a motion for division, the move was rejected by 56 votes against and 21 in favor.

BJP's Sudhanshu Trivedi argued that Governors, as representatives of the President, should not be entirely bound by state ministers' advice. Subsequently, the Deputy Chairman declared the bill defeated, amidst protests from the Opposition.

(With inputs from agencies.)