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Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini (Photo: PTI)
Governor Bandaru Dattatreya on Thursday exercised his powers under Article 174(2)(b) of the Constitution to dissolve the Haryana Vidhan Sabha.
This action followed a recommendation from the council of ministers, led by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, who advised the early dissolution of the assembly to prevent a potential constitutional crisis.
The recommendation for dissolution was made to prevent the need to call the House into session before the end of the six-month period following the Assembly’s last meeting, which is a constitutional requirement. The State Assembly last convened on March 13, with a session required to be held by September 12. The Haryana Assembly elections are scheduled for October 5.
The governor has requested that Nayab Saini and his team of ministers remain as the interim government until a new government is established following October 8.
Assembly dissolution sparks outcry
Following this, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh took to X (formerly Twitter) to express that the Haryana governor’s decision to dissolve the state Assembly was aimed at preventing a constitutional crisis.
हरियाणा के राज्यपाल ने मुख्यमंत्री के शपथ ग्रहण के एक दिन बाद 13 मार्च 2024 से विधानसभा सत्र बुलाने में राज्य सरकार की विफलता के कारण उत्पन्न संवैधानिक संकट को टालने के लिए आज राज्य की विधानसभा को भंग कर दिया।जानबूझकर छह महीने तक विधानसभा का सत्र नहीं बुलाया गया, क्योंकि एक बार…
— Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) September 12, 2024
He further said, “But after October 8, 2024, they will have no choice but to adjust to the new reality.”
Who can dissolve the state legislative Assembly?
A State Legislative Assembly can be dissolved during a state of emergency, upon the Governor’s decision following the Chief Minister’s request, or if a motion of no confidence is adopted against the ruling majority party or coalition.
[With agency inputs]
First Published: Sep 13 2024 | 11:49 AM IST
