Long before the marg darshak mandal in political parties, there were governors. These were and are retired politicians who have no other function but to say Raj karega Raj Bhavan. Across the country, governors live in palatial homes, served by a large and liveried staff and a grand lifestyle which is a drain on the tax payer’s humble lifestyle. Recently Karnataka governor Vajubhai Vala showed he is no ordinary Raj Bhavan wala. Instead he’s willing to unleash governor raj to protect and help his erstwhile political colleagues because just as saas bhi kabhi bahu thi, governor bhi kabhi neta the. The question is, are governors ungovernable?
The governor rules without accountability when Article 356 or President’s rule is imposed on a Read More
